Wilson Khasakhala Maganga v Menengai Oil Refineries Ltd [2015] KEELRC 925 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 925
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 925 (KLR)
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The dismissal was procedurally fair but substantively unfair due to the Respondent's failure to prove the reasons for dismissal.
Facts
The Claimant, Wilson Khasakhala Maganga, was dismissed by Menengai Oil Refineries Ltd on the grounds of not accounting for 2 litres of engine oil. He denied the allegations and claimed procedural unfairness.
Issues
- whether the summary dismissal was unfair
- appropriate remedies for the dismissal
Reasoning
The Court found that the dismissal was procedurally fair but substantively unfair due to the Respondent's failure to prove the reasons for dismissal.
Outcome
The Claimant is awarded one month pay in lieu of notice and two months gross wages compensation.
Orders
- 1 month pay in lieu of notice Kshs18,260/-
- 2 months gross wages compensation Kshs 53,200/-
Remedies
- One month pay in lieu of notice
- Compensation of 2 months gross wages
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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