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Charles Musyoki Wanza v Bhaghubhai Bhailal [2015] KEELRC 287 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 287 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
287
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 287 (KLR)
Decided
6 November 2015
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TypeWrongful DismissalPostureClaimant v RespondentCoramMATHEWS N. NDUMA
Holding

The court awards the Claimant compensation of Kshs 60,000, Kshs 15,000 in lieu of notice, Kshs 12,200 in lieu of leave days, Kshs 7,500 service charge, and a certificate of service within 30 days.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a driver by Respondent from June 2012 to August 2013. Respondent terminated his employment without notice, without payment of leave days, and without providing a reason.

Issues

  1. Was the dismissal wrongful and unfair?
  2. What remedies are available to the Claimant?

Reasoning

The court found that the dismissal was wrongful and unfair, and awarded compensation for wrongful dismissal, unpaid leave days, and service charge.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Compensation of Kshs 60,000
  • Kshs 15,000 in lieu of notice
  • Kshs 12,200 in lieu of leave days
  • Kshs 7,500 service charge
  • Certificate of service within 30 days

Remedies

  • Compensation
  • Notice payment
  • Leave days payment
  • Service charge payment
  • Certificate of service

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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