Monica Mueni Muthama v Tamarind Village Limited [2020] KEELRC 642 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 642
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 642 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2020
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TypeUnlawful Termination of EmploymentPostureClaimant vs Respondent
Holding
The Court found that the termination was not unlawful as the Claimant's actions were suspicious and she was dismissed for just cause.
Facts
The Claimant was employed as a Receptionist by Tamarind Village Limited. She was terminated on allegations of putting money in her bag on CCTV cameras, which she claimed were her tips from guests. The Respondent claimed she was using the money to give change to a customer.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant has made out a case of unlawful termination of employment
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
Reasoning
The Court relied on the Employment Act and case law to determine that the Respondent had reasonable grounds to terminate the Claimant's employment due to her suspicious conduct and breach of fiduciary duty.
Outcome
The Court dismissed the claim.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (3)
- Kenya Revenue Authority v Reuwel Waithaka Gitahi & 2 others [2019] eKLR
- Mckinley v BC. Tel (2001) 2 S.C.R. 161
- Halsbury’s Laws of England, 4th Edition, Vol. 16(1B) para 642
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