Eric Mwajua Malemba v Palm Oil Transporters Limited [2016] KEELRC 1145 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1145
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1145 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2016
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramAbuodha Jorum Nelson
The Court finds the claimant was a turn man/general worker and awards him eight months salary as compensation for unfair termination of services.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a mechanic by the Respondent for 4 1⁄2 years. On December 24, 2013, he was dismissed without warning or hearing. He claimed the dismissal was unfair due to malice and breach of statutory duty, while the Respondent claimed he was a casual worker.
Issues
- Whether the claimant was a turn man/general worker or a mechanic.
- Whether the termination was properly conducted as required by law.
Reasoning
The claimant failed to prove he was a mechanic, and the Respondent did not provide a justifiable reason for terminating his services or afford him a hearing.
Outcome
Claimant awarded Kshs.56,000 in compensation for unfair termination of services.
Orders
- Claimant awarded Kshs.56,000 in compensation for unfair termination of services.
Remedies
- Claimant awarded Kshs.56,000 in compensation for unfair termination of services.
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