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Daniel Wachira Ng’ang’a v Elsek and Elsek [K] Limited [2014] KEELRC 211 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 211 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
211
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 211 (KLR)
Decided
16 October 2014
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TypeUnfair and Unlawful TerminationPostureClaimant vs. RespondentCoramJames Rika
Holding

The termination of the Claimant's contract of employment was unfair. The Claimant is granted 6 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 118,968.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Storekeeper by Respondent from April 2009. His contract was terminated on August 2013, allegedly for stealing fuel. The Respondent reported the matter to the police, who did not arrest or charge the Claimant.

Issues

  1. Unfair and unlawful termination
  2. Declaration of unlawfulness

Reasoning

The Employer failed to provide fair and valid reasons for the termination. The Court found the Claimant's evidence unchallenged and sufficient.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Respondent to pay 6 months' salary in compensation at Kshs. 118,968
  • Respondent to pay service pay at Kshs. 45,756
  • Respondent to release certificate of service
  • No order on costs and interest

Remedies

  • Compensation for unfair termination
  • Service pay
  • Certificate of service

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act 2007
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