Gideon Karani Njine v Rift Valley Railways [2019] KEELRC 794 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 794
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 794 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's Appeal
The court found the dismissal was fair and procedurally correct, and the claimant's attendance at court was not gross misconduct.
Facts
Claimant Gideon Karani Njine was employed by respondent Rift Valley Railways from 16/3/1992. He was dismissed on 3/12/2013 without notice. Claimant alleged he was unfairly dismissed due to his attendance at court to check on employees accused of stealing company property.
Issues
- Whether dismissal was unfair
- Whether claimant should be granted the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The court accepted the respondent's defense that the claimant absented himself from work without permission, and found that a fair procedure was followed. The claimant's attendance at court was not in his job description and was not for the company's interest.
Outcome
Dismissal upheld
Authorities cited
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