Court: Removing staff from office WhatsApp groups illegal, awards woman Sh4.4m

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The Employment and Labour Relations Court held that severing an employee from workplace communication platforms constitutes a breach of fair labour practices.


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The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled that removing an employee from work-related WhatsApp groups can amount to unlawful discrimination and constructive dismissal.

The court also held that severing an employee from workplace communication platforms constitutes a breach of fair labour practices, establishing clear boundaries on how employers may use digital tools to marginalise staff.

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