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Lillian Akinyi Otieno v SC Johnson and Son Kenya Limited [2019] KEELRC 2343 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 2343 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2343
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 2343 (KLR)
Decided
4 February 2019
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaim dismissedCoramMAUREEN ONYANGO
The Court finds the termination lawful and fair, dismissing the claim.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Marketing Assistant by Respondent from July 2004 to June 2012. She was terminated on April 5, 2012, after a disciplinary enquiry for embezzlement. She appealed but the enquiry confirmed the verdict.

Issues

  • Termination of employment
  • Fairness of termination
  • Payment of terminal benefits

Reasoning

The Court found no evidence of the claimant learning about the embezzlement before December 11, 2012. Despite admitting to signing a reconciliation form with an incorrect amount, the Court concluded that the claimant's conduct undermined mutual trust and integrity, justifying the termination.

Outcome

Claim dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Civil Appeal No. 293 of 2015, Cooperative Bank of Kenya Limited vs Banking Insurance & Finance Union (K) [2017] eKLR
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