KENYA UNION OF PRINTING, PUBLISHING, PAPER MANUFACTURERS AND ALLIED WORKERS V TIMBER TREATMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED [2013] KEELRC 494 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 494
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 494 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2013
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The court finds the termination was unfair and the claimant is entitled to compensation for unfair termination and partial reinstatement.
Facts
The grievant was employed as a Laboratory Assistant and terminated on 24 February 2011. She was called to administer first aid to an injured casual worker during her lunch break.
Issues
- Termination of employment
- Violation of Employment Act
- Conviction for violation of Employment Act
- Partial reinstatement and compensation
Reasoning
The court found the termination was wrongful and the grievant was entitled to compensation and partial reinstatement. The court also found the claimant's prayer for conviction for violation of Employment Act was an abuse of process.
Outcome
Judgment for the claimant
Orders
- Declaration that the termination was unfair
- Partial reinstatement from 1 April 2011 to 28 February 2013
- Payment of compensation and interest
- Certificate of service
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Partial reinstatement
- Interest on compensation
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act, 2007
- Industrial Court Act, 2011
Cases cited (1)
- Industrial Court of Kenya Ruling delivered on 17.12.2012, Cause No. 953 of 2011 at Nairobi
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