WALLACE K. AGBO AND TROPICAL EXPLORATION & MINING COMPANY LIMITED [2001]DLCHRAJ5911

Date	2001-07-20
Suit No.	Our Ref: CHRAJ/36/97/757
Citation No.	[2001]DLCHRAJ5911

C. A. OPOKU

[2001]DLCHRAJ5911
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mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Book Antiqua&quot;;color:#00B050">WALLACE K. AGBO <o:p></o:p>(COMPLAINANT)<o:p></o:p>AND<o:p></o:p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:
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mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Book Antiqua&quot;;color:#00B050">TROPICAL EXPLORATION &amp;
MINING COMPANY LIMITED <o:p></o:p>(RESPONDENT)<o:p></o:p><div style="mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt;
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Our Ref: CHRAJ/36/97/757&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;DATE: 20/07/2001<o:p></o:p>

</div>commissioner:<o:p></o:p>C.
A. OPOKU DEP. CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER FOR COMMISSIONER<o:p></o:p><div style="mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt;
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</div>This
complaint is about unlawful dismissal from work.<o:p></o:p>Dated January 28,1997, the complaint
stated the Complainant was employed by the Respondent as a geologist with
effect from April, 1996, and was put on six years' probation.<o:p></o:p>The Complainant further stated that
because of satisfactory work and conduct, exhibited, the Respondent awarded him
an increment during the probation period, which ended on September 30, 1996.<o:p></o:p>However,
he alleged, owing to the hours and pressure of work, he developed pains in the
waist for which he sought a medical treatment. During this period, the
Respondent, by a letter dated October 30, 1996 extended his probation for
further 3 months to end on December 31, 1996. Meanwhile, on January 3, 1997,
his doctor advised that he be put on light duties for 4 weeks, pending a review
on January 31, 1997. On January 13, 1997, some 2 weeks before the review, the
Respondent terminated his appointment citing his condition of health without
paying him anything. He therefore came to the Commission for help to get all
compensations due to him as a worker paid to him.<o:p></o:p>The Respondent in its reply admitted the
allegations but explained that it found Complainant's work and conduct
satisfactory as at August 12, 1996, but could not confirm him since his
performance began to deteriorate after that period. Hence the extension of his
probation to afford him more time to recover. At the expiration of the extended
probation period, the Respondent noticed that the Complainant was still unable
to work. Management therefore gave him an option for an indefinite leave
without pay, to enable him get completely cured before returning to his job.
The Complainant however turned down the offer. After this, Management had no
other choice than to refuse to confirm his appointment.<o:p></o:p>On August 4, 1997, the Commission sent to
the complainant a copy of the Respondent's above letter requesting him to react
to the contents. As no reply as forthcoming a reminder was sent on February 18,
1998 followed by yet another on May 20, 1999 giving him up to June 15, 1999 to
respond. To date, the complainant has remained silent, showing no interest in
pursuing his complaint.<o:p></o:p>Consequently,
the Commission ceases to investigate this complaint further pursuant to the
provisions of S.13 (2) (b) (iii) of the Commission on Human Rights and
Administrative Justice Act 1993 (Act 456) which states that:<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;
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