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ALFONCE PASCAL MUTISO V TRICLOVER INDUSTRIES (K) LTD [2012] KEELRC 42 (KLR)

[2012] KEELRC 42 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
42
Citation
[2012] KEELRC 42 (KLR)
Decided
30 October 2012
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TypeWrongful TerminationPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramLADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Claimant is entitled to 1 month salary in lieu of notice, absent pay deducted, 6 months salary compensation for unlawful termination, and a certificate of service.

Facts

Claimant was dismissed from employment on 23rd November, 2010, after being injured at work. He sought payment for unpaid salaries, three months' salary in lieu of notice, annual leave, and service pay.

Issues

  • Wrongful termination
  • Unpaid salaries
  • Unlawful deductions
  • Service pay

Reasoning

Claimant was not dismissed summarily but through a normal termination process due to his injury. Deductions were found to be illegal, and service pay is not payable.

Outcome

For Claimant

Orders

  • Month salary in lieu of notice - Ksh.9,919/=
  • Absent pay deducted - Ksh.7,896.30
  • 6 months salary compensation for unlawful termination - Ksh.59,514/=
  • Certificate of service issued

Remedies

  • Payment of 1 month salary in lieu of notice
  • Refund of illegal deductions
  • Compensation for unlawful termination

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Employment Act
  • NSSF Provisional Member Statement of Account
  • NHIF Member Data Summary
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