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Webinar Recording - Dismissal in Kenya: A Guide

22 Jun 2022 1 min read Webinar Webinar

Is poor performance a form of incapacity or misconduct? Is summary dismissal permitted in instances of gross misconduct? Can an employer dismiss an employee for a single act of misconduct? If so, when? Unfair dismissals result in both financial and reputational liability for employers. A sound understanding of procedural and substantive fairness is imperative when executing dismissals.

Watch the CDH Kenya Employment Law Team for an in-depth understanding of the nuances associated with dismissals and how to protect your business from liability when dismissing employees.

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