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Stephen Katana Kaingu v Pwani Oil Products Ltd & another [2014] KEELRC 1068 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 1068 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1068
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 1068 (KLR)
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureClaimant's appeal against dismissalCoramRadido Stephen
Holding

Claimant was an employee of 2nd Respondent at the time of termination and his dismissal was unfair.

Facts

Claimant was employed by 2nd Respondent from August 2012, but claimed he was employed by 1st Respondent. He was dismissed without cause on 30 October 2012.

Issues

  1. fair administrative action
  2. casual employee status
  3. written contract
  4. unfair dismissal

Reasoning

The court found the Claimant was employed by 2nd Respondent and dismissed without cause, thus the termination was unfair.

Outcome

Claimant awarded compensation and costs

Orders

  • One month pay in lieu of notice
  • Prorata leave for 7 months
  • 10 months wages as compensation
  • 2nd Respondent to pay costs

Remedies

  • Compensation for unfair dismissal
  • Costs awarded to Claimant

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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