Stephen Ochieng Ongweno v Justus Oketch Orinda [2016] KEELRC 322 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 322
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 322 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 November 2016
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's Amended Claim against Respondent's Statement of ResponseCoramJames Rika
Holding
Termination was unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant 12 months' salary in compensation, 1 month salary in notice pay, arrears of salary, and annual leave pay.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Night Guard by Respondent, but was terminated without notice or cause. He claimed unpaid salary, overtime, public holidays worked, and damages for unfair termination.
Issues
- Employment status
- Unfair termination
- Overtime pay
- Public holidays worked
- Unpaid salary
Reasoning
The Court found the Respondent did not provide evidence contradicting the Claimant's allegation of an employer-employee relationship. The termination was unfair as there was no hearing and the Employment Act was disregarded.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- 12 months' salary in compensation
- 1 month salary in notice pay
- arrears of salary
- annual leave pay
- costs to the Claimant
- interest granted at 14% per annum
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Notice pay
- Arrears of salary
- Annual leave pay
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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