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Odhiambo v East African Breweries Limited (Cause 1482 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 2323 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELRC 2323 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2323
Citation
[2023] KEELRC 2323 (KLR)
Decided
28 September 2023
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TypeSummary DismissalPostureAppeal from a summary dismissalCoramMN NDUMA, Onesmus Makau
Holding

Summary dismissal was justifiable and no payment in lieu of notice is payable.

Facts

Claimant was dismissed by respondent for soliciting a bribe from a supplier, despite 14 years of good conduct. Claimant denied the allegations.

Issues

  1. Validity of summary dismissal
  2. Employer's obligation to demonstrate valid reason for termination

Reasoning

Employer demonstrated valid reason for dismissal and followed fair procedure. Claimant failed to prove entitlement to further terminal benefits.

Outcome

Suit dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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