Shariffu Mike Omondi v Ranfer Teas (Kenya) Limited [2021] KEELRC 1750 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1750
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1750 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramKIARIE KARIUKI
Holding
The Court found that the termination was lawful and fair, and the Claimant is not entitled to the remedies sought.
Facts
The Claimant, Shariffu Mike Omondi, was employed as a Tea Manager by the Respondent, Ranfer Teas (Kenya) Limited. The Respondent terminated his employment on December 13, 2018, due to a rejected shipment to El Arosa Tea, a premier customer. The Claimant and the Respondent blame each other for the loss.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the Claimant's employment was lawful and fair
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
Reasoning
The Court determined that the Respondent had a genuine reason for terminating the Claimant's employment due to the rejected shipment, and the Claimant failed to escalate his concerns effectively.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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