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Kenya Union of Printing, Publishing, Paper Manufacturers & Allied Workers v Economic Industries Limited (Cause 388 of 2012) [2012] KEIC 34 (KLR) (16 November 2012) (Judgment)

[2012] KEIC 34 (KLR) Industrial Court
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Court
Industrial Court
Case number
34
Citation
[2012] KEIC 34 (KLR)
Decided
16 November 2012
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramONESMUS N. MAKAU
Holding

The Court found the dismissal to be unfair and ordered the reinstatement of the grievants without loss of benefits.

Facts

The Claimant, a trade union, sued the Respondent for the reinstatement of 31 employees who were dismissed for joining a trade union. The Respondent denied liability and justified the dismissal by alleging gross misconduct and an unlawful strike.

Issues

  1. Unfair dismissal
  2. Trade union rights
  3. Gross misconduct

Reasoning

The Court ruled that the dismissal was unfair and unlawful, and ordered reinstatement without loss of benefits.

Outcome

The Court upheld the claim and ordered reinstatement.

Orders

  • Reinstatement of the grievants to employment without loss of benefits

Remedies

  • Reinstatement
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