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Barrack Otieno Ombima v Farouk & 2 others [2016] KEELRC 377 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 377 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
377
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 377 (KLR)
Decided
14 November 2016
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TypeUnlawful and Unfair DismissalPostureClaimant vs RespondentsCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding

The termination of the Claimant was found to be unfair and unjustified, and the case is converted to a normal termination.

Facts

Claimant was dismissed as a Commercial Truck Driver on September 1, 2014, without a proper hearing and without receiving his terminal dues.

Issues

  1. Unlawful and Unfair Dismissal
  2. Due Process
  3. Remedies

Reasoning

The Court found that the employer failed to prove valid reasons for dismissal and did not provide due process to the Claimant.

Outcome

Claimant is entitled to damages, notice pay, leave not taken, salary for 5 days worked, service pay, and costs.

Orders

  • Convert termination to a normal termination

Remedies

  • 12 months' salary as damages
  • 1 months' salary as notice
  • Leave not taken - 1 months' salary
  • Salary for 5 days worked in October 2014
  • Service pay
  • Certificate of Service
  • Respondent to pay costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act 2007
  • Industrial Relations Act 2007
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