Peter Barongo Nyamweya v Peter Burugu [2014] KEELRC 253 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 253
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 253 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 September 2014
Summary at a glance
TypeIndustrial CourtPostureClaimant filed Statement of Claim, Respondent filed Memorandum of Appearance, and did not file ResponseCoramJames Rika
Termination of the Claimant's contract of employment was unfair.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Gardener-cum-Security Guard by Respondent from November 25, 2008, until September 4, 2011. Respondent terminated the contract without notice or reason.
Issues
- Unlawful and Unfair Termination of Employment
Reasoning
Respondent did not provide valid and fair reasons for the termination and did not follow the minimum statutory disciplinary procedure.
Outcome
Awarded compensation of Kshs. 149,191 within 30 days of the delivery of the Award.
Orders
- Termination of the Claimant's contract of employment was unfair.
- Respondent shall pay 12 months' salary in compensation at Kshs. 108,000; 1 month salary in lieu of notice at Kshs. 9,000; annual leave pay of 63 days amounting to Kshs. 21,807; and service pay at 15 days' salary for 2 years completed in service at Kshs. 10,384.
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs. 149,191 within 30 days of the delivery of the Award.
Authorities cited
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