RODGERS OBANDA V WESTERN SEED COMPANY LTD [2013] KEELRC 520 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 520
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 520 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 February 2013
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramHellen Wasilwa
Suspension was unlawful and converted into a termination. Claimant awarded 3 months salary, 1 month gratuity, 12 months compensation, and leave prorated.
Facts
Claimant Rodgers Obanda was employed by Western Seed Company Ltd as a Processing Manager from July 1, 2010. He destroyed damaged seeds on instructions from KEPHIS, leading to a suspension and counter-claim by the company.
Issues
- Unlawfulness of suspension
- Compensation for wrongful termination
- Gratuity and notice pay
Reasoning
Claimant destroyed damaged seeds as per KEPHIS instructions, not maliciously. Suspension was unjustified and converted into termination. Compensation awarded based on wrongful termination.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal successful
Orders
- Suspension converted into termination
- Award of 3 months salary
- Award of 1 month gratuity
- Award of 12 months compensation
- Award of leave prorated
Remedies
- Compensation for wrongful termination
- Gratuity and notice pay
Authorities cited
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