Diamond Industries Limited v Mwale (Appeal E028 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 1235 (KLR) (25 May 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1235
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1235 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 May 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal Magistrate in Mombasa CMELRC No. E284 of 2021CoramM MBARŨ
The termination of employment was justifiable due to gross misconduct, and the trial court's finding that due process was not adhered to was erroneous.
Facts
The respondent, a boiler operator, was dismissed by the appellant for alleged theft of a mobile phone from the laboratory analyst's phone. The respondent admitted to stealing the phone and apologized, but the employer dismissed him summarily.
Issues
- whether there were justifiable reasons for the termination of employment
- whether the respondent was afforded due process
- whether the appeal is with merit
Reasoning
The theft of a phone at the shop floor justified the employer's summary dismissal. The respondent's admission and apology were sufficient, and further evidence was unnecessary. The trial court's finding of unfair termination was incorrect.
Outcome
The judgment of the trial court is set aside, and the appeal is allowed.
Orders
- The judgment in CMELRC E284 of 2021 is set aside on its entirety.
- Each party shall bear their own costs.
Authorities cited
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