Joseph Gikaru Kigondu v Stem Hotel Limited [2014] KEELRC 845 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 845
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 845 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 March 2014
Summary at a glance
TypeIndustrial DisputePostureRespondent filed the memorandum of response.CoramHon. Justice Byram Ongaya
The court finds that the termination was unfair due to the claimant's legitimate grievance and lack of due hearing.
Facts
The claimant Joseph Gikaru Kigondu filed a memorandum of claims against the respondent Stem Hotel Limited for various claims including pay in lieu of notice, underpayment, overtime, annual leaves, and compensation under the Employment Act, 2007. The respondent denied the claims and disputed the claimant's allegations.
Issues
- Whether the termination was unfair.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the remedies as prayed for.
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant had a legitimate grievance regarding the effect of reapplication for the job and was not accorded due hearing before termination.
Outcome
The claimant's cause was dismissed and the claimant was condemned to employees in place.
Orders
- The claimant's cause was dismissed.
- The claimant was condemned to employees in place.
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