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Fridah Nyabonyi Abuya v Virtual Hr Services Limited [2021] KEELRC 2259 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 2259 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2259
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 2259 (KLR)
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaim filed, Respondent filed a Reply, Judgment renderedCoramMbaru
The Court found that the termination was valid and lawful, and the Claimant is not entitled to the reliefs sought.

Facts

Claimant was employed by Respondent from February 2014 to March 2015. She was terminated on March 11, 2015, without notice, and claimed she was terminated due to asking for maternity leave. Respondent denied this and claimed there was an internal disciplinary process.

Issues

  • Whether termination of the Claimant’s employment was valid and lawful.
  • Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.

Reasoning

The Respondent proved valid reason and fair procedure for termination under the Employment Act. The Claimant's absences from work without authorization were considered gross misconduct warranting summary dismissal.

Outcome

The claim is dismissed.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Banking Insurance & Finance Union (Kenya) v Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd (2014) eKLR
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