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Patrick Omusula Lupere v Petro Oil Kenya Limited [2014] KEELRC 1507 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 1507 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1507
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 1507 (KLR)
Decided
18 November 2014
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant seeks reinstatement, notice pay, severance pay, and compensation for unfair termination.CoramM. Mbaru
Holding

The termination of the claimant's employment was unfair, and he is awarded compensation and notice pay.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Pump Attendant at Othaya station. In April 2012, he was charged with theft and conspiracy, but acquitted. The respondent terminated him due to fuel losses and pump tampering.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination of employment
  2. Compensation for wrongful termination

Reasoning

The court found no evidence of termination and noted the employer's failure to communicate the status of the employee during the criminal trial. The claimant was awarded compensation and notice pay.

Outcome

Judgment entered for the claimant.

Orders

  • Compensation awarded at Kshs. 84,144.00
  • Notice pay awarded at Kshs.14,024.00
  • Each party to bear their own costs

Remedies

  • Notice pay
  • Compensation for unfair termination

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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