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Transport Workers Union v African Safari Diani Adventure [2013] KEELRC 593 (KLR)

[2013] KEELRC 593 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
593
Citation
[2013] KEELRC 593 (KLR)
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramThe Principal Judge of the Industrial Court
Holding

The dismissal was procedurally and substantively unfair, and the court awarded the Grievant salary in lieu of notice, unpaid salaries, service pay, and compensation for unfair termination.

Facts

The Transport Workers Union filed a claim against African Safari Diani Adventure alleging wrongful termination of Mr. Ali Kirao and refusal to pay terminal benefits. The case was transferred from Nairobi to Mombasa.

Issues

  1. Procedural fairness in dismissal
  2. Substantive fairness in dismissal
  3. Unpaid salaries during suspension
  4. Service pay entitlement
  5. Compensation for unfair termination

Reasoning

The court found the dismissal procedurally unfair due to lack of procedural fairness and substantively unfair due to the employer not proving the reasons for termination. The court awarded the Grievant appropriate relief based on the Employment Act.

Outcome

Affirmed

Remedies

  • Salary in lieu of notice
  • Unpaid salaries for May, June, and July 2012
  • Service pay
  • Compensation for unfair termination

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Common Law
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