Fredrick Onyango Otieno v Emco Bullets and Steel Limited [2020] KEELRC 826 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 826
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 826 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a dismissal with costsCoramONESMUS N. MAKAU
Holding
The dismissal was fair and lawful, and the suit is dismissed with costs save for the prayer for Certificate of Service.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a machine operator by Respondent under a 2-month fixed term contract. He was dismissed 32 days before the contract's expiry due to being found asleep and intoxicated near a dangerous machine.
Issues
- Whether the reason for termination was valid and fair.
- Whether a fair procedure was followed.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The claimant did not prove he was sick on duty, and the respondent's evidence corroborated the claimant's admission of dizziness and rest.
Outcome
Dismissal with costs
Orders
- Dismissal of the suit with costs save for the prayer for Certificate of Service
Remedies
- Certificate of Service
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