Munyi v Kenya Chemical Workers Union (Cause E123 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3083 (KLR) (30 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3083
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 3083 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 November 2023
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJAMES RIKA
Holding
The dismissal was found to be unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay compensation and other benefits.
Facts
The Claimant was employed as a Copy Typist and later promoted to Administration Manager. She was sent on leave and summarily dismissed after 25 years of service. An audit found discrepancies in her handling of the finance docket, leading to disciplinary proceedings.
Issues
- Unfair dismissal
- Procedural fairness
Reasoning
The court found that the dismissal was procedurally flawed and that the Claimant had worked for 25 years without contributing to the circumstances leading to termination.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- Notice at Kshs. 330,000
- Gratuity at Kshs. 1,815,000
- Salary arrears at Kshs. 140,000
- Compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 990,000
Remedies
- Equivalent of 9 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination
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