Nyaga v County Sacco Society Limited (Cause E006 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 1328 (KLR) (9 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1328
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 1328 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair and Unlawful TerminationPostureClaim for reinstatement, compensation, and gratuityCoramON MAKAU
The claimant is not entitled to an order that her dismissal was substantively and procedurally unfair and unlawful. She is also not entitled to reinstatement or compensation for unfair termination or salary in lieu of notice.
Facts
The claimant caused a delay in opening a branch of the respondent's Sacco Head Office while pursuing a loan application. She admitted the offense but did not attend a disciplinary hearing and filed a court application for interpretation of a judgment lifting her suspension.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal was unfair and unlawful
- Whether the reliefs sought are merited
Reasoning
The claimant admitted to the offense but failed to attend the disciplinary hearing and did not obtain any postponement of the hearing. The employer demonstrated a valid reason for dismissal and followed a fair procedure.
Outcome
The claimant's suit is dismissed with costs.
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