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Alex Kidagi v Jonathan Petrol Station Limited [2016] KEELRC 1185 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 1185 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1185
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 1185 (KLR)
Decided
6 May 2016
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Summary at a glance

TypeLabour DisputePostureClaimant's Unopposed Motion for JudgmentCoramMATHEWS NDERI NDUMA
The court finds in favor of the claimant, awarding him terminal benefits, unpaid salary, and severance pay, totaling Kshs. 282,265.80.

Facts

The claimant, Alex Kidagi, was dismissed from his employment at Jonathan Petrol Station Limited due to the station's closure for lack of fuel supply. He sought various compensations including salary, leave days, and severance pay.

Issues

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Unpaid salary
  • Unemployment benefits
  • Compensation for unlawful termination

Reasoning

The court ruled that the claimant's employment was terminated due to operational reasons, making him redundant. The claimant's compensation claims are supported by the Employment Act, 2007.

Outcome

In favor of the claimant

Orders

  • Payment of Kshs. 282,265.80 terminal benefits
  • Interest at court rates from date of filing suit till payment in full
  • Costs of the suit
  • Certificate of service

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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