Luka Matara Seremani v Hanelis Restaurant Limited [2014] KEELRC 1214 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1214
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 1214 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 2014
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TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding
The termination of the Claimant's employment was found to be unfair due to the lack of a valid reason and due process.
Facts
The Claimant, Luka Matara Seremani, was employed by the Respondent, Hanelis Restaurant Limited, as a waiter from January 31, 1992, to April 1, 2011. He was promoted to Assistant Manager. The Respondent terminated his employment on April 1, 2011, without providing a reason.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent established a valid reason for terminating the Claimant's employment
- Whether the Respondent used fair procedure in terminating the Claimant's employment
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The Respondent failed to provide a valid reason for the termination and did not follow the required procedure as outlined in the Employment Act, 2007.
Outcome
The Claimant was awarded 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination, two months' salary in lieu of notice, and service pay for the remainder of his service period.
Orders
- Award of 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination
- Award of two months' salary in lieu of notice
- Award of service pay for the remainder of the Claimant's service period
Remedies
- 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination
- Two months' salary in lieu of notice
- Service pay for the remainder of the Claimant's service period
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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