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Isaac Makanga Opisa v Fun Nan Shop Limited [2015] KEELRC 1401 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 1401 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1401
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 1401 (KLR)
Decided
13 February 2015
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Typetermination of employmentPostureoriginal trialCoramAbuodha J. N.
Holding

termination of employment was unfair

Facts

Claimant Isaac Makanga Opisa was verbally employed as a supervisor by Respondent Fun Nan Shop Limited. He worked until September 2, 2011, when he was allegedly terminated without reason. Claimant took annual leave in July 2011 and returned in August 2011, but was told he would be paid notice pay and public holidays.

Issues

  1. reason for termination
  2. fair procedure in termination

Reasoning

Employer failed to prove reasons for termination, shifting the burden of proof to employer. Employer did not provide evidence of losses or theft connection to claimant.

Outcome

award of 7 months wages as compensation for unfair termination, one month's salary in lieu of notice, and Kshs.92,400 in total.

Remedies

  • 7 months wages as compensation for unfair termination
  • one month's salary in lieu of notice
  • Kshs.92,400

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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