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Cosmas Mwendwa Maithya v Enashipai Resort & Spa & another [2015] KEELRC 926 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 926 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
926
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 926 (KLR)
Decided
29 May 2015
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TypeWrongful TerminationPostureAppeal from original trialCoramRadido Stephen
Holding

The dismissal was procedurally unfair and the Court awards the Claimant compensation equivalent to 3 months gross wages, service charge for July 2013, and double shift pay.

Facts

The Claimant was dismissed by the Respondent on July 16, 2013, for alleged food interference. The Claimant filed a Memorandum of Claim alleging wrongful termination and seeking various remedies.

Issues

  1. whether the dismissal of the Claimant was unfair
  2. appropriate remedies

Reasoning

The Court found the dismissal to be procedurally unfair due to lack of documentation and failure to notify the Claimant of the allegations and afford him an opportunity to make representations.

Outcome

The Claimant is awarded compensation and service charge, and the dismissal is declared unfair.

Orders

  • 1st Respondent to pay Claimant Kshs 249,939/- in compensation and service charge

Remedies

  • Compensation equivalent to 3 months gross wages
  • Service charge for July 2013
  • Double shift pay

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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