John Ndegwa Kaminja v Naivas Limited [2014] KEELRC 366 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 366
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 366 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 June 2014
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TypeUnlawful TerminationPostureClaimant sought reinstatement and compensation, Respondent denied and filed a defenceCoramMbaru
Holding
Dismissal was procedurally unfair and compensation awarded
Facts
Claimant was dismissed on 11th July 2013 for insubordination. He joined a trade union and was summoned by his supervisor. He was dismissed without prior warning or hearing.
Issues
- Procedural fairness in dismissal
- Compensation for unfair termination
Reasoning
Employer failed to give employee an opportunity to make representations before dismissing them. Compensation awarded for unfair termination.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of claimant
Orders
- Compensation of Kshs.78,000
- Notice pay of Kshs.13,000
- Accrued leave of Kshs.4,800
- Certificate of Service
- Each party to bear their own costs
Remedies
- Compensation
- Notice pay
- Accrued leave
- Certificate of Service
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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