Cosmas Mwendwa Maithya v Enashipai Resort & Spa & another [2015] KEELRC 926 (KLR)
- 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
- whether the dismissal of the Claimant was unfair
- 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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