Alex Kidagi v Jonathan Petrol Station Limited [2016] KEELRC 1185 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1185
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1185 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 May 2016
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
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