Noor Mohammed v CMC Aviation Limited [2016] KECA 117 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 117
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 117 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 November 2016
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court of KenyaCoramH. M. OKWENGU, M. WARSAME, F. AZANGALALA
Holding
The Court dismissed the cross-appeal and partially allowed the respondent's appeal, upholding the Industrial Court's finding of unfair dismissal but setting aside the award of 12 months gross pay as compensation for wrongful dismissal.
Facts
Captain Noor Mohammed was dismissed by CMC Aviation Limited, and the Industrial Court found the dismissal unfair, awarding him US $9,000 in lieu of notice and US $108,000 in compensation for wrongful dismissal.
Issues
- rights of employees in wrongful termination of employment
- legal position regarding general damages
- computation of damages
- legal position regarding reinstatement of law
- need for vindication of labour rights
Reasoning
The Court found that the dismissal was unfair but not entitled to 12 months gross pay as compensation due to the contract being terminable by one month's notice or salary in lieu of notice.
Outcome
The Court declined to issue a certificate and dismissed the applicant's motion with costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Labour Institutions Act
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