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Charles Agini Musodah v Manjit Singh Sadhu [2015] KEELRC 1396 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 1396 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1396
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 1396 (KLR)
Decided
6 February 2015
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Summary at a glance

TypeWrongful DismissalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramAbuodha J. N.
The Court awards the claimant one month's salary in lieu of notice, leave for 7 years, service, and 5 months' salary for wrongful dismissal.

Facts

Claimant Charles Agini Musodah was employed as a night guard by Respondent Manjit Singh Sadhu from August 2004. He claimed wrongful dismissal and sought compensation for terminal dues.

Issues

  • Whether the termination of employment was fair
  • Whether the claimant was a night guard or a watchman

Reasoning

The Court considers the claimant as a night guard and awards compensation based on the Employment Act, as the employer failed to provide a written contract.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Award of compensation as per judgment

Remedies

  • Compensation for terminal dues

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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