Ruben Kiplimo Kinyor v Transtrade Services Limited [2016] KEELRC 360 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 360
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 360 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 November 2016
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding
Termination was valid but unfair due to procedural flaws.
Facts
Claimant was a truck driver employed by Respondent. He was involved in a traffic accident in Tanzania and was charged with causing death through dangerous driving. He refused to attend court in Tanzania and was subsequently terminated by the Respondent.
Issues
- Validity of termination
- Fairness of procedure
Reasoning
The court found that the termination was based on valid grounds but was flawed in its procedural fairness. The court ordered compensation for unfair termination and costs.
Outcome
Claimant wins compensation for unfair termination and costs.
Orders
- 2 months' gross salary in compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 61,692
- Parties to meet their costs of the Claim.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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