Equity Bank’s Mass Firings Raise Concerns Over Unlawful Dismissals And Employee Rights

More and more former employees of Equity Bank are sharing their stories of sudden and unfair terminations, with one ex-staffer from the Isinya branch speaking out about their experience.

The former employee, who had been with the bank for just six months, expressed their frustration in a brief message: “Only 6 months but I am gone. Ogopa Equity.”

This statement reflects the shock and confusion many workers are feeling as they are dismissed abruptly, without any clear explanation or prior warning.

The termination letter given to this employee stated that the reason for the dismissal was “sustained poor work performance.”

However, the employee was not given an opportunity to improve their performance before being let go.

According to the letter, the employee will be paid for any outstanding leave days, their salary for the days they worked, and one month’s pay in lieu of notice.

Despite this, the bank also instructed the former employee to complete clearance procedures before receiving their final payment.

This situation has raised serious concerns about the bank’s approach to handling employee terminations.

Multiple reports from former employees suggest that Equity Bank is not following standard labor procedures.

Many claim that they were not given performance improvement plans, nor were they issued any formal warnings prior to their dismissal.

Instead, employees were let go suddenly, without any effort by the bank to address performance issues or offer support to improve.

The stories of these terminated employees paint a picture of a company that is cutting costs or restructuring without regard for proper employee rights.

Some sources suggest that the terminations may be part of a nationwide restructuring effort, with letters already being sent to hundreds of employees across various branches.

While the exact reason for these mass layoffs is not clear, the lack of transparency and communication from the bank has led to growing unrest among current and former staff members.

As the number of affected employees continues to rise, the bank’s reputation is being called into question.

Many are criticizing the way in which these layoffs are being handled, accusing Equity Bank of treating workers unfairly and without due process.

For many of the terminated employees, this experience has been both shocking and demoralizing, leaving them unsure of their legal rights and the possibility of ever recovering their lost jobs.

The ongoing situation raises serious concerns about the bank’s treatment of its workforce and the broader implications for employees in Kenya’s financial sector.