John Jaoko Othino v Intrahealth International [2022] KEELRC 327 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 327
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 327 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 April 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision on a statement of claim
Holding
The summary dismissal was procedurally fair.
Facts
The Respondent dismissed the Claimant as a procurement officer on May 31, 2012, and the Claimant sued for wrongful termination and other claims. The Respondent denied the claims and the matter went to hearing.
Issues
- Whether the summary dismissal of the Claimant from employment was procedurally fair.
- Whether the summary dismissal was substantively fair.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
- Who should bear the costs of this suit.
Reasoning
The Court found adherence to the procedure provided for under section 41 of the Employment Act, including the issuance of a notice to show cause, the opportunity to respond, and the disciplinary hearing. The amount of Kshs.442,600 was not an event within the period of consideration for procedural fairness.
Outcome
The appeal was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
Cases cited (2)
- Postal Corporation of Kenya v K. Tanui
- Joyce Mukolwe v Mustek East Africa Limited
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