SAMUEL ARCHER vs. QUANTUM TERMINALS PLC

RULING This is a case of unfair termination. 1.0 COMPLAINANT CASE The Complainant submitted that he worked with the Respondent as operations officer for eight years. His work involved lifting, bending and standing to load liquefied petroleum gas. In the course of his employment, he went to Accra and visited hospital to seek medical attention. He requested for medical form from the Human Resource Manager. 1.1 Upon his return from the hospital he was suspended for two weeks which started on Tuesday 6th September 2022 and ended on 19th September 2022. On 20th September 2022 his appointment was terminated. 1.2 RELIEFS a. Intervention of the Commission in the matter. b. Compensation 1.3 RESPONDENT CASE The Respondent submitted that the Complainant was an employee of the Company and his appointment was terminated in accordance with the Labour Act 2003, Act 651 based on his proven misconduct. He was paid his three months' salary in lieu of notice. 1.4 The Complain...