Balancing scales of justice in staff dismissal disputes

Mr Muchemi has proved that he had a valid legal and valid claim to the trademark ‘Vitale V”. FILE PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

Earlier this month, a court ordered Safaricom to pay Sh2.3million compensation to a former senior employee, Michael Karanja Wanguru, who is alleged to have been irregularly sacked over alleged involvement in graft.

This recent judgment spurred a heated debate on the issue of service of summons. The debate emanated from a labour issue where Michael alleges, he was dismissed unlawfully and so sued for unlawful termination. His case was that his employment was terminated before he was given an opportunity to defend himself

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