Michael Enock Mutsotso v Kenya National Examination Council [2022] KEELRC 958 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 958
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 958 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 January 2022
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramJames Rika
Holding
The dismissal was declared unfair and the Respondent is ordered to pay compensation and costs.
Facts
The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as a Clerical Officer and later promoted to Senior Examinations Assistant. He was issued a letter to show cause for disciplinary action for allegedly picking and not declaring blank Statement of Examination Results Serial Numbers. He was demoted and placed under observation, but later dismissed for the same allegations.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal was fair
- Compensation for unfair termination
Reasoning
The evidence supported the Claimant's view that he was accused of failing to carry out duties not within his job description.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- Equivalent of 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination
- Notice pay
- Annual leave pay
- Costs to the Claimant
- Interest allowed at court rates
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