Patrick Handa v Rai Plywoods (K) Limited [2020] KEELRC 1920 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1920
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1920 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 October 2020
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramAbuodha Jorum Nelson
The Claimant's suspension and indictment were reasonable and founded on reasonable cause. The dismissal of the Claimant was in accordance with the Employment Act, 2007.
Facts
Claimant was employed as an electrician in March 2002 and later elected as the chairperson and secretary of Ply Sacco. He was suspended in February 2011 and later charged with conspiracy to defraud the respondent. He was acquitted but the respondent dismissed him as per Employment Act, 2007.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's suspension and indictment were reasonable and founded on reasonable cause.
- Whether the dismissal of the Claimant was in accordance with the Employment Act, 2007.
Reasoning
The court found that the suspension and indictment were reasonable and based on reasonable cause, and that the dismissal was in accordance with the Employment Act.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Items (i), (ii), and (iii) are subject to taxes and statutory deductions.
Authorities cited
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