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Banking Insurance Finance Union (K) v Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd [2019] KEELRC 2350 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 2350 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2350
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 2350 (KLR)
Decided
8 February 2019
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from summary dismissalCoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
Holding

The dismissal was fair and lawful, and the grievant is not entitled to reinstatement or other reliefs.

Facts

The grievant was dismissed for engaging in forex trading, which conflicted with his fiduciary duties as a bank employee. He was advised to invest in forex trading by a colleague.

Issues

  1. Whether the dismissal was unfair and unlawful
  2. Whether the grievant is entitled to reinstatement and other reliefs

Reasoning

The grievant was dismissed for engaging in forex trading, which conflicted with his fiduciary duties. The court found that the dismissal was fair and lawful, and the grievant was not entitled to reinstatement or other reliefs.

Outcome

Dismissal with costs

Orders

  • Each party to bear its costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • CBA
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