Michael Kariithi Muthee v Mathira Water & Sanitation Co. Ltd [2020] KEELRC 1311 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1311
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1311 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 March 2020
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding
Dismissal was fair and lawful, and the suit is dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
Claimant was dismissed from employment by Respondent for alleged gross misconduct. Claimant alleged unfair dismissal and sought reinstatement and compensation.
Issues
- Whether dismissal was fair and lawful
- Burden of proof for unfair dismissal
Reasoning
Claimant failed to demonstrate unfairness in dismissal, and Respondent provided valid reasons for the suspension and termination.
Outcome
Dismissal with no order as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
Cases cited (2)
- Kennedy Maina Mirera v Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited [2018] eKLR
- Anthony N. Kang'ang'a v Mathira Water & Sanitation Company [2019] eKLR
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