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Wilfred Kyallo Kangulyu v Tetra Pak Limited [2014] KEELRC 247 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 247 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
247
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 247 (KLR)
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TypeWrongful TerminationPostureAppeal from the High CourtCoramJames Rika
Holding

The Court finds no liability owing to the Claimant from the Respondent, but orders the Respondent to pay damages for unlawful termination, notice pay, annual leave, and acting allowance.

Facts

Major Wilfred Kyallo Kangulyu was employed by Tetra Pak Limited as Security Manager and Transport Manager. He was dismissed on February 2, 1995, without just cause. The Respondent impounded his vehicle, KZT 257, and later sold it, causing Kangulyu to lose earnings and other benefits.

Issues

  1. Wrongful termination
  2. Loss of earnings and benefits

Reasoning

The Court found no just cause for dismissal and that the Respondent maliciously impounded and sold Kangulyu's vehicle, causing financial loss. However, the Court did not find the Respondent liable for other claims.

Outcome

Appeal upheld, Respondent ordered to pay damages and other benefits

Orders

  • Damages for unlawful termination
  • Notice pay
  • Annual leave
  • Acting allowance

Remedies

  • Damages for unlawful termination
  • Notice pay
  • Annual leave
  • Acting allowance
  • Terminal benefits with interest
  • Loss of earnings and benefits with interest
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