Duran Ligaga Amuyunzu v Mater Hospital [2020] KEELRC 1412 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1412
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1412 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 March 2020
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramNot explicitly named in the text, inferred as 'the Honorable Court'
The court found that the dismissal was not fair and ordered the respondent to pay damages for wrongful termination.
Facts
The claimant, Duran Ligaga Amuyunzu, was employed as a cashier by the respondent, Mater Hospital, in 2002. He was dismissed on June 4, 2014, as Chief Cashier, and the termination was based on alleged gross negligence leading to a loss of Kshs. 12 million.
Issues
- Whether there was a valid and fair reason justifying the dismissal.
- Whether the procedure followed was fair.
- Whether reliefs sought should be granted.
Reasoning
The court held that the employer failed to prove a valid and fair reason for the dismissal, as the claimant's performance was not substantiated by the employer's own internal and external audits.
Outcome
The court ordered the respondent to pay damages for wrongful termination.
Orders
- The respondent to pay damages for wrongful termination.
Remedies
- Damages for wrongful termination.
Authorities cited
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