Rachuonyo v University of Science and Technology (Cause E053 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 2474 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2474
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2474 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramCN BAARI
Holding
The termination was unfair as the employer failed to adhere to fair process.
Facts
The Claimant, George Onyango Rachuonyo, was terminated by the University of Science and Technology. He was suspended on June 24, 2022, and a disciplinary hearing was scheduled for July 18, 2022. The Claimant was not given sufficient time to prepare for the hearing.
Issues
- Whether the termination was unfair
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to compensation and other relief
Reasoning
The court found that the Claimant was not given sufficient time to prepare for the hearing, which violated the tenets of fair process under the Employment Act.
Outcome
The termination was found to be unfair and the Claimant was awarded compensation and other relief.
Orders
- Award of compensation and other relief
Remedies
- Compensation for wrongful termination
- Payment of salary during suspension
- Service gratuity
- Exemplary damages
- Interest on compensation
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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