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Erickson Lukano v Delmonte Kenya Limited [2016] KEELRC 358 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 358 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
358
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 358 (KLR)
Decided
18 November 2016
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant seeks compensation and terminal benefits after unlawful dismissalCoramMATHEWS NDERI NDUMA
Holding

The court finds the dismissal unlawful and unfair, and awards compensation and terminal benefits.

Facts

Claimant was dismissed on 5th February 2013 for receiving a bribe, despite the supplier denying it. He reported the dispute to the Ministry of Labour, which recommended compensation.

Issues

  1. Was the dismissal lawful and fair?
  2. Is the claimant entitled to the reliefs sought?

Reasoning

The court finds the dismissal unlawful due to lack of conclusive evidence and the claimant's credible testimony of conspiracy. The claimant is awarded compensation and terminal benefits.

Outcome

In favour of the claimant

Orders

  • Award of compensation in the sum of Kshs.440,658.24
  • Award of Kshs.55,082.82 in lieu of one month notice
  • Award of Kshs.40,280 arrear salary
  • Award of Kshs.43,588.40 in lieu of leave

Remedies

  • Compensation
  • Terminal benefits
  • Interest
  • Costs of the suit

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2009
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