Wycliffe Ochieng Olale v Sight & Sound Limited [2021] KEELRC 343 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 343
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 343 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The Court found the termination to be unlawful, unprocedural, and unfair.
Facts
The Claimant, Wycliffe Ochieng Olale, was terminated by the Respondent, Sight & Sound Limited, on December 21, 2016, for alleged gross misconduct. He claimed he was unjustly dismissed and sought reinstatement and damages.
Issues
- Whether the termination was unlawful, unprocedural, and unfair.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The Court held that the termination was not based on fair reasons and procedures, as required by the Employment Act, and that the Claimant was not given a chance to respond to the allegations.
Outcome
Affirmed the original decision and ordered the reinstatement of the Claimant.
Orders
- Reinstatement of the Claimant
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the Claimant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Labour Relations Act
Cases cited (2)
- National Bank of Kenya v Anthony Njue John
- Walter Ogal Anuro v Teachers Service Commission
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