Crispine Peter Onyango v Mvita Container Depot Ltd [2015] KEELRC 187 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 187
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 187 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 November 2015
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from original trialCoramONESMUS MAKAU
Holding
The court finds the dismissal unfair and unjustified, and awards the claimant one month's salary in lieu of notice and 4 months' salary for unfair and unjustified termination.
Facts
The claimant, Crispine Peter Onyango, was employed as a workshop welder by the respondent, Mvita Container Depot Ltd. On November 8, 2014, he was dismissed for gross misconduct, specifically insulting and refusing to work overtime.
Issues
- whether dismissal was unfair
- whether the reliefs sought should be granted
Reasoning
The court determined that the dismissal was not based on a valid and fair reason and that the employer did not follow a fair procedure. The claimant was not given a chance to defend himself and was dismissed without a certificate of service.
Outcome
Judgment entered for the claimant for Ksh 130,000 plus costs and interest.
Orders
- Award of one month's salary in lieu of notice
- Award of 4 months' salary for unfair and unjustified termination
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act (EA)
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