Urbanus Kioko Wambua v Peminjo Limited [2014] KEELRC 341 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 341
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 341 (KLR)
The Court finds that the employment was terminated without a valid reason and in violation of the Employment Act. The Claimant is awarded severance pay, salary in lieu of notice, house allowance, and compensation for rest days.
Facts
Claimant Urbanus Kioko Wambua was employed as a driver by Respondent Peminjo Limited from August 27, 2011, to May 1, 2013. He was not given a letter of appointment and was terminated without notice or reason. He claimed severance pay, salary in lieu of notice, house allowance, and compensation for rest days.
Issues
- Employment termination without valid reason
- Payment of severance pay
- Payment of salary in lieu of notice
- Payment of house allowance
- Payment for rest days not granted
Reasoning
The Court found that the termination was without a valid reason and violated the Employment Act, leading to the award of severance pay, salary in lieu of notice, house allowance, and compensation for rest days.
Outcome
Claimant's claims are upheld, and the Respondent is ordered to pay the awarded amounts with interest and to provide a certificate of service.
Orders
- Award of severance pay
- Award of salary in lieu of notice
- Award of house allowance
- Award of compensation for rest days
- Payment of interest
- Payment of costs of the suit
- Provision of certificate of service
Remedies
- Severance pay
- Salary in lieu of notice
- House allowance
- Compensation for rest days
- Interest on awards
- Costs of the suit
- Certificate of service
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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