Andrew Tune Kiringi v Nicola Radichi [2015] KEELRC 1487 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1487
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 1487 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2015
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Typeemployment disputePostureclaimant's undefended claimCoramJames Rika
Holding
termination was unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay 6 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination, 1 month salary in lieu of notice, and gratuity of Kshs. 38,769.20.
Facts
Claimant Andrew Tune Kiringi was employed as a Security Officer by Respondent Nicola Radichi from June 1, 2006, to November 2013. He was terminated in November 2013, and sought an award for various claims including salary, notice pay, and severance pay.
Issues
- unfair and unlawful termination
- redundancy provisions
Reasoning
Claimant's pleadings and evidence were found wanting, and the Respondent did not present a defense. The Court found the termination unfair and awarded compensation.
Outcome
Claimant's claim was partially successful, with the Respondent ordered to pay compensation.
Orders
- termination of the Claimant's contract of employment was unfair
- Respondent shall pay 6 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 48,000
- Respondent shall pay 1 month salary in lieu of notice at Kshs. 8,000
- Respondent shall pay gratuity of Kshs. 38,769.20
Remedies
- compensation for unfair termination
- salary in lieu of notice
- gratuity
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act 2007
- Industrial Court Act 2011
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