Valentine Ndagu Khatiakala v Mahitaji Enterprises Limited [2015] KEELRC 239 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 239
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 239 (KLR)
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TypeSummary Dismissal and Benefits DisputePostureClaimant seeks declaration of unfair dismissal, compensation, notice pay, certificate of service, and leave
Holding
Claimant awarded compensation and notice pay, but no severance pay or leave granted
Facts
Claimant was dismissed on 2nd January 2013 without notice, earning Kshs.12,300 per month. He was a casual employee until December 2012, then transferred to a new employer under a new contract.
Issues
- unlawful summary dismissal
- refusal to pay dues and benefits
- unlawful dismissal without justifiable reason
Reasoning
Employment status changed from casual to permanent after December 2012, necessitating written notice. Claimant's dismissal was unfair due to lack of notice and failure to follow statutory procedures.
Outcome
Claimant awarded compensation and notice pay
Orders
- Notice pay of Kshs.12,300 awarded
- Compensation of one month's salary awarded
- Certificate of service issued
Remedies
- Notice pay
- Compensation
- Certificate of service
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Employment and Labour Relations Court Act
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