Joseph Otieno Nyolo v Rift Valley Railways (K) Limited [2014] KEELRC 1009 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1009
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 1009 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 May 2014
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureRespondent filed a statement of response, and the case was heard.CoramHon. Justice Byram Ongaya
Holding
The claimant's dismissal was found to be wrongful, unfair, and not a normal termination.
Facts
Claimant Joseph Otieno Nyolo was employed by the respondent Rift Valley Railways (K) Limited as a Locomotive Driver. He was dismissed on June 30, 2012, due to a train accident. The claimant alleged he was not given due process before termination.
Issues
- Whether the reason for termination was valid and whether the claimant was accorded due process before termination.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the remedies as prayed for.
Reasoning
The claimant provided evidence and explanations for his actions during the train accident, while the respondent's witnesses testified about the incident and the claimant's dismissal.
Outcome
The claimant was awarded 3 months in lieu of notice, all accrued house allowance, and compensation for unfair termination.
Orders
- The respondent to pay the claimant 3 months in lieu of notice Kshs.194,852.00.
- The respondent to pay all accrued house allowance Kshs.609,973.00.
- The respondent to pay Kshs.892,080.00 for compensation for unfair termination.
- The respondent to pay the claimant the balance 13 years of service at Kshs.64,950.55.
- The respondent to issue the claimant with the certificate of service under section 51 of the Act.
- The respondent to pay costs of the suit.
Remedies
- 3 months in lieu of notice
- Accrued house allowance
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Balance 13 years of service
- Certificate of service
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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