Wycliff Musundi Muhala v Ukwala Supermarket Limited [2015] KEELRC 341 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 341
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 341 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The Claimant was dismissed without valid reasons and due process, and is entitled to unpaid salary, 1 month's salary in lieu of notice, and 8 months' salary as compensation for unlawful termination.
Facts
The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as a Casual General Worker from February 2000. He was dismissed on August 17, 2010, without any prior notice or justification. He claimed to have sought permission to attend to a sick child but was not allowed to return to work.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant was dismissed or absconded duty.
- If dismissed, whether there were valid reasons and due process was followed.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to remedies sought.
Reasoning
The contract was verbal, and the Respondent did not issue a written warning letter. The Claimant's absence was for a sick child, and a disciplinary hearing was not held.
Outcome
The Claimant is awarded 104,670/= in total.
Remedies
- Unpaid salary for August 2010
- 1 month's salary in lieu of notice
- 8 months' salary as compensation for unlawful termination
Authorities cited
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