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Alex Semutwa v Kenya Seed Company Limited [2014] KEELRC 1042 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 1042 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1042
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 1042 (KLR)
Decided
6 June 2014
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureRespondent Responded, Claimant Filed Memorandum of ClaimCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The court finds the termination unfair and orders the respondent to pay the claimant Kshs.553,000.

Facts

The claimant Alex Semutwa was terminated by the respondent Kenya Seed Company Limited. The claimant alleged unfair termination and sought compensation.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination of employment
  2. Compensation for unpaid salary and service gratuity

Reasoning

The court found the termination was based on an invalid reason and therefore unfair, and ordered compensation for unpaid salary and service gratuity.

Outcome

In favor of the claimant

Orders

  • Employee is exculpated
  • Employee is validly expected to pursue resolution with loyalty
  • Employee is entitled to partial reinstatement for period of suspension

Remedies

  • Declaration of unfair termination
  • Payment of Kshs.553,000 in default interest at court rates
  • Payment of costs of the suit
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