Boniface Muli Mukuni v Charles Ruguna T/A Miritini Meals Hotel [2016] KEELRC 1683 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1683
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1683 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2016
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TypeUnfair and Unlawful TerminationPostureClaimant's case undefended, Respondent did not appearCoramJames Rika
Holding
Claimant is granted 1 month salary in lieu of notice at Kshs. 8,000 and 3 months’ salary for unfair termination at Kshs. 24,000 – total Kshs. 32,000 in satisfaction of the Claim.
Facts
Claimant Boniface Muli Mukuni was employed as Manager at Respondent Charles Ruguna's restaurant and butchery business. He worked for 6 months and was dismissed in December 2014. He claimed underpayment of salary, overtime, unpaid off days, and compensation for unfair termination.
Issues
- Unfair and unlawful termination
- Underpayment of salary
- Overtime pay
- Unpaid off days
- Compensation for unfair termination
Reasoning
Claimant was dismissed without a valid reason and fairness of procedure was not established. The Court found the Claimant's evidence on working hours and off days unclear.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- 1 month salary in lieu of notice at Kshs. 8,000
- 3 months’ salary for unfair termination at Kshs. 24,000
Remedies
- Costs of the Claim and interest at 14% per annum from the date of the delivery of the Award
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Industrial Court [Procedure] Rules 2010
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