Morris Mwenda Matiri v Mobicom (K) Limited [2016] KEELRC 1112 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1112
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1112 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 June 2016
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The court finds in favor of the claimant, declaring the dismissal unlawful, unfair, and inhuman, and orders the respondent to pay the claimant Kshs. 327,375 by August 1, 2016, with interest at court rates.
Facts
The claimant, Morris Mwenda Matiri, was employed by the respondent, Mobicom (K) Limited, for five years. The respondent dismissed the claimant summarily and claimed that the claimant owed the company Kshs. 195,220 due to alleged shortages. The claimant sought a declaration that the dismissal was unlawful, unfair, and inhuman, and compensation.
Issues
- Unlawfulness of the dismissal
- Compensation for terminal benefits and damages
Reasoning
The court finds that the claimant served for five years and was not given statutory annual leave, thus entitled to the benefits he requested.
Outcome
In favor of the claimant
Orders
- Declaration of unlawful dismissal
- Payment of Kshs. 327,375 by August 1, 2016
- Payment of costs of the suit
Remedies
- Declaration of unlawful dismissal
- Compensation for terminal benefits and damages
Authorities cited
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