David Owino Oduor v Pancras Kuria Nyoike t/a Mijengo Investments [2015] KEELRC 321 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 321
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 321 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2015
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
Dismissal was unfair due to lack of procedural fairness, but the cause of action was compromised through a conciliation agreement.
Facts
Claimant was dismissed on June 28, 2013, for allegedly making a mahogany bed using the employer's materials without permission. The employer claimed the Claimant and his assistant manager colluded to make the bed.
Issues
- whether dismissal was unfair
- whether cause of action was compromised at conciliation
- whether claim is defective
- nature of Claimant's employment
- whether Claimant was underpaid and appropriate remedies
Reasoning
Dismissal was unfair because the Claimant was not given notice and an opportunity to make representations. However, the conciliation agreement settled the claim for other items, including pay in lieu of notice.
Outcome
Claim dismissed on account of cause of action being compromised, with an award of Kshs 68,084/- on account of underpayments.
Orders
- Each party bear own costs.
Remedies
- Award of Kshs 68,084/- on account of underpayments
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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