National Union Of Nurses v County Government Of West Pokot & another [2022] KEELRC 14715 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 14715
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 14715 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramAbuodha Nelson Jorum
Holding
The Court finds the claim unmerited and dismisses it.
Facts
The claimant, National Union of Nurses, alleged that the County Government of West Pokot and the West Pokot County Public Service Board summarily dismissed more than 55 nurses on February 19, 2019, without proper procedures. The respondents denied the allegations and stated that the nurses were dismissed for participating in an unprotected strike.
Issues
- Whether the summary dismissal of the nurses was procedurally fair
- Whether the dismissal was discriminatory
- Whether the nurses were entitled to the same terms and conditions as permanent employees
Reasoning
The Court dismissed the claimant's allegations, finding that the nurses were summarily dismissed for participating in an unprotected strike, which was suspended by the court. The Court also noted that some nurses had been absorbed into permanent and pensionable terms of service.
Outcome
The claim is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- County Governments Act
- Employment Act
- Constitution of Kenya
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