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FRANKLINE MUREITHI MWANIKI V EQUITORIAL NUT PROCESSORS [2013] KEELRC 365 (KLR)

[2013] KEELRC 365 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
365
Citation
[2013] KEELRC 365 (KLR)
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Summary at a glance

TypeUnfair Termination CasePostureEx parte hearingCoramAbuodha J. N
The court awards the claimant the sum of Kshs.237,654 as compensation for unfair termination of his employment and related claims as set out in his statement of claim.

Facts

Frankline Mureithi Mwaniki was employed as a supervisor by Equitorial Nut Processors on 15th March, 1996. The respondent terminated his employment on 25th June, 2010 without assigning a reason. The claimant sought compensation for unfair termination, annual leave, rest days, public holidays, and overtime.

Issues

  • Unfair termination
  • Annual leave
  • Rest days
  • Public holidays
  • Overtime

Reasoning

The court found the termination unfair and awarded compensation for 7 months' salary, severance pay, and rest days. The claim for annual leave, public holidays, and overtime was disallowed.

Outcome

In favor of the claimant

Orders

  • Award of compensation for unfair termination
  • Award of severance pay
  • Award of rest days

Remedies

  • Compensation for unfair termination
  • Severance pay
  • Rest days

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Industrial Court of Kenya Rules
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