Charles Agini Musodah v Manjit Singh Sadhu [2015] KEELRC 1396 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1396
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 1396 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2015
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
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