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BENARD KURIA MWANGI AND 2 OTHERS V KASTURI LIMITED [2012] KEELRC 84 (KLR)

[2012] KEELRC 84 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
84
Citation
[2012] KEELRC 84 (KLR)
Decided
9 November 2012
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimants filed a memorandum of claim, and the Respondent filed a memorandum of defence.CoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The court finds that the termination of employment was unfair and orders the Respondent to pay the claimants compensation and interest.

Facts

Claimants were employed by Respondent and filed a claim for unfair termination. Respondent denied all claims and requested dismissal with costs and interest.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination of employment
  2. Compensation for unfair termination

Reasoning

The court found that the Respondent did not provide a notification of misconduct or a hearing regarding the claims, thus breaching Section 41 of the Employment Act, 207. The claimants proved their claims and were entitled to compensation.

Outcome

Judgment entered for the claimants

Orders

  • a declaration that the termination of employment of the claimants by the respondent was unfair
  • the respondent to pay the claimants a sum of Ksh.1,477,783/= plus interest at court rates till full payment
  • the respondent to pay the costs of the case

Remedies

  • Compensation for unfair termination
  • Declaration of unfair termination

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 207
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