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Tobias O. Kalae v Burhani Express Logistics Limited [2014] KEELRC 1087 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 1087 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1087
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 1087 (KLR)
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's Unopposed MotionCoramRadido Stephen
The termination was unfair and the Court awards service pay, notice pay, and compensation.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a port clerk by Respondent from 2001 to 2013. Respondent terminated Claimant's employment on 23 April 2013 without notice or a hearing.

Issues

  • Unfair termination
  • Service pay
  • Notice pay
  • Compensation

Reasoning

The termination was summary and the employer did not follow the Employment Act's procedures for summary dismissals.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Service pay of Kshs 138,461/-
  • One month pay in lieu of notice of Kshs 20,000/-
  • Compensation of Kshs 100,000/-

Remedies

  • Service pay
  • Notice pay
  • Compensation

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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