Employees have defence in summary dismissal

Dear Workplace Expert

Is there anyone who works in the Labour office and is serious on employee matters because five of my colleagues had to resign and others sacked. A letter written to the District Labour officer in Nyayo House bore no fruits. Do you have someone who can help before many others lose their jobs?

Dear Liz,

The reason you wrote to the Labour Office was to seek justice over being sacked on flimsy grounds, and circumstances that have forced five of your colleagues to resign.

Without reasons or alleged deeds from your part, I may not be able to give you a satisfying explanation. Nevertheless, I wish to point out circumstances and sections in the law that guide summary dismissal.

It seems to me as a case of instant sacking. The offence warranting instant dismissal must constitute a gross misconduct. This is a very serious wrong.

To be able to defend yourself, you must be aware of the terms, conditions and contract of your employment. Usually, contracts of employment must satisfy the provisions of employment legislation. They include company policies, procedures and rules among other requirements. If you believe the Labour officer is not being helpful, you can challenge the action through a court of law.

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