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Hezron Vuyoywa Malimu v Rivatex East Africa Limited [2013] KEELRC 627 (KLR)

[2013] KEELRC 627 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
627
Citation
[2013] KEELRC 627 (KLR)
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The court finds the claimant's termination by redundancy unlawful and unfair, and awards the claimant a declaration, payment of leave days, severance pay, and gratuity.

Facts

The claimant, Hezron Vuyoywa Malimu, filed a statement of claim against Rivatex East Africa Limited for unlawful redundancy and other employment benefits.

Issues

  • Unlawful termination of employment by redundancy
  • Payment of leave days
  • Payment of severance pay
  • Payment of gratuity

Reasoning

The court found that the requisite one month statutory notice was not served and seniority considerations were not adhered to, leading to an unfair termination.

Outcome

Judgment entered for the claimant

Orders

  • A declaration that the respondent's termination of the claimant's employment by way of redundancy was unlawful and unfair
  • The respondent to pay the claimant Kshs.67,964.00 by 1.09.2013 in default interest to be payable from the date of the judgment till full payment
  • The respondent to pay costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Declaration of unlawful termination
  • Payment of leave days
  • Payment of severance pay
  • Payment of gratuity

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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