Alex Semutwa v Kenya Seed Company Limited [2014] KEELRC 1042 (KLR)
- 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
- Unfair termination of employment
- 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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