Daniel Musyoki Mutua v Wema Technical Services [2014] KEELRC 667 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 667
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 667 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 February 2014
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent's AppealCoramJames Rika
The Court found the termination was unfair and awarded severance pay, annual leave pay, notice pay, and compensation for unfair termination.
Facts
The Claimant, Daniel Musyoki Mutua, was employed as a Driver by Wema Technical Services from September 1998. His contract was terminated on June 9, 2012. He claimed unfair termination and sought compensation, severance pay, annual leave pay, and NSSF contributions.
Issues
- Unfair and unlawful termination
- Employment status
Reasoning
The Court found the parties had a regular employment relationship and that a redundancy situation occurred, leading to the award of severance pay and other benefits.
Outcome
Claimant's claim upheld
Orders
- Severance pay of Kshs. 127,500
- Annual leave pay of Kshs. 166,000
- Notice pay of Kshs. 17,000
- Compensation for unfair termination of Kshs. 34,000
- Total amount to be paid within 52 days
- Certificate of service to be released to the Claimant
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Severance pay
- Annual leave pay
- Notice pay
Authorities cited
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