Banking Insurance and Finance Union Kenya v Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited [2020] KEELRC 590 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 590
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 590 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 2020
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding
The Court finds that the termination was fair and lawful, and the Claimant's negligence in authorizing the vault transaction was valid reason for termination.
Facts
The Claimant, Esther Wanjiku Kiunyu, was terminated by the Respondent, Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited, due to her alleged negligence in authorizing a Kshs. 4 Million transaction, despite not being a custodian.
Issues
- Was the termination of Esther Wanjiku Kiunyu fair and lawful?
- Did the Claimant follow proper procedures in authorizing the vault transaction?
Reasoning
The Court found that the Claimant was not supposed to authorize transactions from the vault and that she admitted to acting out of procedure. The disciplinary process was fair, and the Claimant was given a chance to explain her actions.
Outcome
The claim is dismissed, and there will be no order of costs.
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