John Kimemia Gitau v Unilever Tea Kenya Limited [2013] KEELRC 661 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 661
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 661 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Industrial Court of KenyaCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The termination of the claimant's employment by the respondent was unlawful.
Facts
The claimant, John Kimemia Gitau, was unlawfully terminated by the respondent, Unilever Tea Kenya Limited, leading to his joblessness for about 2 years.
Issues
- Applicable law
- Justification for general and exemplary damages
Reasoning
The court found the termination unlawful and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant Kshs.1,307,301.60 as compensation for the unlawful termination.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the claimant
Orders
- Pay the claimant Kshs.1,307,301.60 by 1.9.2013
- Deliver the certificate of service and clearance certificate to the claimant by 1.09.2013
- Pay the costs of the case
Remedies
- Compensation for unlawful termination
- Delivery of certificates
- Payment of costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, Chapter 226 Laws of Kenya
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