Dominic Wambua v Tononoka Rolling Mills [2015] KEELRC 145 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 145
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 145 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 November 2015
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramM. MBARU
Holding
Claimant awarded Kshs.10,500 for unfair labour practice
Facts
Claimant Dominic Wambua was employed by Respondent Tononoka Rolling Mills as a casual labourer from 2004 to 2011. He was terminated in June 2012 without notice or pay for days worked and leave earned. He claimed unpaid leave, service pay, and compensation.
Issues
- termination without notice
- unpaid leave
- service pay
- unfair labour practice
Reasoning
Claimant admitted to being absent due to illness but failed to provide medical certificates. The court found the employer's failure to ensure the employee received time off for illness was an unfair labour practice.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Award of Kshs.10,500 to Claimant
- Certificate of Service to be issued in 7 days
- Each party to bear their own costs
Remedies
- Notice pay for unfair labour practice
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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