Titus Mumo Munini v Adix Plastics Limited [2021] KEELRC 1959 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1959
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1959 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant sued for unfair termination, Respondent opposed and filed a response.CoramNzioki wa Makau
The termination was unfair as the Claimant was not given a proper hearing and the burden of proving wrongful dismissal fell on him.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Machine Attendant by Respondent from January to October 2015. He sustained injuries on October 5, 2015, while working on a pet blow machine. He was dismissed without a proper hearing.
Issues
- Whether the termination was fair
- Whether the Claimant discharged his obligations under the contract of employment
Reasoning
The court held that the tribunal must not substitute its own views with those of the employer and must determine whether a reasonable employer could have decided to dismiss on the facts presented.
Outcome
The claim is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
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