Gathira v Rwathia Suppliers Ltd & 2 others (Cause E363 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 1969 (KLR) (26 July 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1969
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 1969 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial
Holding
The Court finds that the Respondent failed to prove that the Claimant absconded duty, and thus the termination was unfair.
Facts
The Claimant, Elijah Mwangi Gathira, was employed by Rwathia Suppliers Ltd as a Senior Stock Clerk from June 2017 until September 2018. He was summarily dismissed and later arrested for stock variance. He claimed unfair dismissal and other damages.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant absconded duty or was unfairly terminated from employment.
- Whether the Claimant's prosecution was malicious.
- Is the Claimant entitled to the reliefs sought?
Reasoning
The Court held that the Respondent did not take reasonable steps to establish the Claimant's whereabouts after he absconded from work, and thus the termination was unfair.
Outcome
The Court declared the termination unfair and ordered the Respondent to pay damages and other relief.
Orders
- Declaration of unfair termination
- Payment of damages
- Payment of leave pay
- Interest on damages
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Damages
- Leave pay
- Interest
- Costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
- Mary Mumbi Kariuki v Director, Pamoja Women Development Programme (2015) eKLR
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