Ismael Otieno Omollo v Oshwal Education and Relief Board t/a Oshwal Academy Mombasa [2021] KEELRC 818 (KLR)

Summary at a glance

Facts

Claimant was employed by Respondent as a support staff in the Kitchen Department. He took leave for his father's illness and uncle's death, and was later terminated for unauthorised absenteeism.

Issues

• whether the termination was lawful and fair
• whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought

Reasoning

the Claimant was absent from work for more than a month without proper permission, which was considered gross misconduct warranting summary dismissal

Outcome

Claimant's claim dismissed

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