Abrahaman Barasa v Laikipia University (Formerly Egerton University) [2021] KEELRC 1620 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1620
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1620 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 June 2021
Summary at a glance
Dismissal was unfair and without valid reason, hence dismissed
Facts
Claimant was employed by Respondent as an Accountant. He was suspended and later dismissed for alleged misappropriation of funds. He appealed the dismissal but the Appeal Committee dismissed his appeal. Claimant then filed a claim for wrongful dismissal.
Issues
- Validity of dismissal
- Due process
- Remedies
Reasoning
No valid reason was established for dismissal and due process was not followed.
Outcome
Claimant awarded compensation equivalent to 10 months' salary, 3 months' salary in lieu of notice, and withheld salary.
Orders
- Award compensation equivalent to 10 months' salary
- Award 3 months' salary in lieu of notice
- Award withheld salary
- Issue Certificate of Service
- Respondent to pay the above amount with costs and interest
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