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Kelvin Suya Isumba & 2 others v Metal Crowns Limited [2018] KEELRC 2508 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 2508 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2508
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 2508 (KLR)
Decided
26 January 2018
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Summary at a glance

TypeSummary DismissalPostureInterlocutory Motion DeclinedCoramLINNET NDOLO, MAUREEN ONYANGO
The application is declined with costs in the cause.

Facts

The Claimants were dismissed on 10th August 2017 for allegedly stealing generic gold crowns by loading them onto lorry registration number KAL 426S. They were arrested and later released without any charge. The Respondent made a formal complaint at Industrial Area Police Station and issued show cause letters.

Issues

  • Whether the dismissal was lawful
  • Whether the Respondent's action was in contravention of the Employment Act

Reasoning

The orders sought are final in nature and cannot be granted at the interlocutory stage. They can only be granted after taking evidence from both sides in a full trial.

Outcome

Declined with costs

Orders

  • Orders accordingly

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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