Ochako v Delmonte Kenya Limited (Cause 858 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 475 (KLR) (21 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 475
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 475 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 February 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's AppealCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The dismissal was fair in both procedure and substance, and the claimant's misconduct was established.
Facts
The claimant, a Payroll Accountant, was accused of unauthorized access to the payroll system and altering her salary. She denied the allegations and claimed she was testing the payroll system. The respondent dismissed her, citing misconduct.
Issues
- Was the dismissal of the claimant fair?
- Was the claimant's alleged misconduct established?
Reasoning
The Court upheld the respondent's case that the dismissal was fair, as the claimant's misconduct was valid and existing at the time of dismissal, and the disciplinary process was followed.
Outcome
The suit is hereby dismissed with costs.
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