John Odhiambo Abila v Eldoret Packers Ltd [2014] KEELRC 81 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 81
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 81 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 November 2014
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramRadido Stephen
The termination was unfair due to procedural violations.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a driver by Respondent from November 2003 to February 2011. He alleged unfair termination, underpayment, and non-payment of leave and terminal dues.
Issues
- whether the termination was unfair
- appropriate remedies if unfair
Reasoning
The Court found the Respondent did not comply with procedural fairness safeguards, leading to an unfair termination.
Outcome
Claimant awarded one month salary in lieu of notice, accrued leave, 5 months gross wages as compensation, and underpayments from 2004-2008.
Orders
- Respondent to pay Claimant one month salary in lieu of notice
- Respondent to pay accrued leave
- Respondent to pay 5 months gross wages as compensation
- Respondent to pay underpayments from 2004-2008
- Claimant to have costs of the Cause
Remedies
- One month salary in lieu of notice
- Accrued leave
- 5 months gross wages as compensation
- Underpayments from 2004-2008
Authorities cited
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