Francis Waithaka Kamau v Delmonte Kenya Ltd [2015] KEELRC 66 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 66
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 66 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding
The termination was unfair and unjustified due to lack of procedural fairness and invalid termination reason.
Facts
Claimant Francis Waithaka Kamau was employed by Respondent Delmonte Kenya Ltd from June 1, 1980, as a trainee headman. He was promoted and received various awards over the years. The dispute arose when the Respondent suspended and then terminated the Claimant's employment on March 15, 2011, alleging negligence in labeling products.
Issues
- Fairness of termination
- Procedural fairness
- Validity of termination reason
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent did not follow the Employment Act 2007 and the Constitution Article 50(1) rules of fair procedure. The termination was therefore unfair and unjustified.
Outcome
Claimant awarded 12 months salary as compensation, pension, and costs.
Orders
- Claimant awarded 12 months salary as compensation
- Claimant entitled to pension without loss
- Respondent to pay costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensation for unlawful termination
- Pension award
- Costs awarded to Claimant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act 2007
- Constitution Article 50(1)
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