Joseph Ondieki Akuma v Tandu Alarm Systems Limited [2020] KEELRC 1195 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1195
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1195 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 April 2020
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureRespondent's AppealCorampresiding judge
Holding
The Respondent had a valid and fair reason for dismissing the Claimant from his employment.
Facts
Claimant was dismissed by Respondent on 30.3.2015 for alleged negligence of duty. He was employed by Respondent from 19.6.2007 for 8 years.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent had a valid and fair reason for dismissing the Claimant from his employment.
- Whether the Respondent followed a fair procedural before dismissing the Claimant.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the terminal dues sought in the statement of claim.
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant was dismissed for negligence of duty, but the dismissal was not fair as the claimant was not given a fair hearing.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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