SHAFAWU MUSAH vs. AVIATION HANDLING SERVICES (GH) LTD.

B. ACKAH-YENSU, JA INTRODUCTION In this appeal against the judgment of the High Court (Labour Division) dated 27th March, 2018, the Applicant/Appellant (hereinafter to be referred to simply as the “Appellant”) prays that the decision of the Court below be set aside and judgment entered in her favour. BACKGROUND FACTS Appellant’s Case The Appellant’s claim at the trial Court was that she was accused of extorting money from an Arik Air passenger who had excess luggage. Her employer, the Respondent/Respondent (also to be referred to simply as the “Respondent”), claimed that she was induced by the payment of the money to check in the said passenger and her friend together with the excess luggage, contrary to laid down procedures of the Airline and Airport regulations. The Appellant denied extorting any money as alleged by her employer, the Respondent. It is her case that based on the allegations against her, she was queried, subsequently charged and put before a D...