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Nicodemus Ooko Odhiambo v James Finlays Kenya Ltd [2016] KEELRC 1171 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 1171 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1171
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 1171 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent's Motion to DismissCoramD. K. N. Marete
Holding

The court finds the termination unlawful and declares it so.

Facts

The claimant was employed by the respondent from 2007 to June 13, 2014, and was terminated unlawfully without payment of dues. The claimant claims wrongful termination, unfair treatment, and seeks compensation and severance pay.

Issues

  1. Was the termination of the employment wrongful, unfair, and unlawful?
  2. Is the claimant entitled to the relief sought?

Reasoning

The court finds that the claimant was not informed of the intention to be dismissed, no leave pay was given, and no two-month salary in lieu of notice was paid. The court also found that the claimant was grossly underpaid and worked overtime without pay.

Outcome

The court finds the termination unlawful and declares it so.

Orders

  • A declaration that the termination process as carried out by the respondent is unlawful and that during his employment with the respondent, he was not remunerated as required by law.
  • Payment of the sums of money claimed under paragraph 9 above.
  • Costs and interests.

Remedies

  • A declaration that the termination process as carried out by the respondent is unlawful and that during his employment with the respondent, he was not remunerated as required by law.
  • Payment of the sums of money claimed under paragraph 9 above.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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