Frederick Were v MK Jeffery's Hauliers [2013] KEELRC 596 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 596
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 596 (KLR)
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TypeUnlawful Termination of EmploymentPostureClaimant's claim for unlawful termination of employment confirmedCoramMbaru
Holding
The claimant's contract of employment was unfairly terminated, and the respondent is ordered to pay various amounts including compensation, notice pay, leave pay, house allowance, and service pay.
Facts
Claimant Frederick Were was an employee of respondent MK Jeffery's Hauliers for 4 years. He was terminated on 16th May 2012 without payment of house allowance, salary, notice pay, or leave days. He was also not issued a certificate of service.
Issues
- Unlawful termination of employment
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Notice pay
- Leave pay
- House allowance
- Service pay
Reasoning
The termination was unfair as it was done over the phone without due process and the respondent did not serve a notice or provide reasons for termination.
Outcome
Claimant's claim confirmed
Orders
- Award of compensation of 6 months' salary at Kshs.180,000.00
- Award of service pay at Kshs.60,000.00
- Award of notice pay at Kshs.30,000.00
- Award of salary due for May 2012 at Kshs.16,000.00
- Award of leave pay for 4 years at Kshs.120,000.00
- Award of house allowance for 56 months at Kshs.200,000.00
- Award of service pay at 15 days pay for each of the 4 years worked at Kshs.60,000.00
- Issue of Certificate of Service within 14 days
- Costs of the suit to the claimant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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