Gichuki v Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceutical Kenya Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E228 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 691 (KLR) (6 March 2025) (Judgment)

Facts

Claimant was terminated by her employer, Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceutical Kenya Limited, on August 8, 2018, for alleged falsification of call logs on the Veeva platform. The claimant denied the allegations and claimed she met Dr. Summery on the disputed dates.

Issues

1. Whether there were valid reasons to warrant claimant’s dismissal
2. Whether the claimant was subjected to due process
3. Whether the claimant is entitled to the remedies sought

Reasoning

The court determined that the claimant was not dismissed for valid reasons and that she was not subjected to due process. The court found that the termination was based on unfounded allegations and that the claimant was not given a fair chance to defend herself.

Outcome

The claimant was reinstated and awarded back wages and other benefits.