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Leodip Lemuse v Wadia Construction Company [2014] KEELRC 989 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 989 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
989
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 989 (KLR)
Decided
14 May 2014
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from an earlier rulingCoramMbaru
Termination of employment was unfair and the Claimant is awarded 3 months' salary in compensation and 1 month's salary in lieu of notice.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a night watchman by Respondent from July 2008 to February 2011. Employment was terminated without notice or compensation.

Issues

  • Termination of employment
  • Compensation for redundancy
  • House allowance

Reasoning

Employment was terminated due to redundancy, but Respondent failed to comply with statutory requirements for redundancy termination. Court awards compensation and house allowance.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Award of compensation and house allowance

Remedies

  • Compensation for 3 months' salary
  • 1 month's salary in lieu of notice
  • House allowance of 15%

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
  • Robai Musinzi Vs Safdar Mohamed Khan (2012) eKLR
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