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Bernard Kwerula Ongaya v Crown Health Care Limited [2019] KEELRC 486 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 486 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
486
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 486 (KLR)
Decided
25 October 2019
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TypeWrongful DismissalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramRw1
Holding

The dismissal was found to be wrongful and unfair due to the lack of a fair hearing.

Facts

Claimant Bernard Kwerula Ongaya was dismissed by Crown Health Care Limited on 7.4.2015. He alleged wrongful dismissal, while the employer claimed fair dismissal due to unsatisfactory performance and absconding from work.

Issues

  1. Whether the dismissal was wrongful and unfair.
  2. Whether the reliefs sought should be granted.

Reasoning

The claimant was dismissed for unsatisfactory performance, but the employer failed to follow the mandatory procedure of a fair hearing before termination.

Outcome

The suit was dismissed with costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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