Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union v Sotik Highlands Tea Estate Limited [2016] KEELRC 1011 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1011
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1011 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramD. K. N. Marete
The Court found the termination of the employment of the grievants to be wrongful, unfair, and unlawful.
Facts
The grievants were employed by the respondent and were involved in industrial skirmishes at the tea estate on June 7, 2012. The grievants were dismissed, leading to a lawsuit.
Issues
- Was the termination of the employment of the grievants wrongful, unfair and unlawful?
- Is the Claimant entitled to the relief sought?
Reasoning
The Court found that the grievants were dismissed due to industrial skirmishes and that the dismissal was not justified.
Outcome
The Court found in favor of the Claimant and ordered the respondent to pay 12 months' salary as compensation for wrongful termination of services.
Orders
- The respondent is ordered to pay 12 months' salary as compensation for wrongful termination of services.
Remedies
- Compensation for wrongful termination of services.
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