Peter Kyalo Ndetei v Three Ways Shipping Services [K] Limited [2016] KEELRC 529 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 529
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 529 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2016
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding
Termination was unfair, and the Respondent shall pay the Claimant 10 months' salary in compensation, 1 month salary in lieu of notice, and compensation under the terms of suspension.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Mechanic by Respondent from August 2010. He was placed on administrative leave in November 2013 due to theft allegations. The leave was indefinite and without pay. Claimant claimed salary arrears, accrued annual leave, and compensation for unfair termination.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Calculation of compensation
Reasoning
The Court found the termination unfair due to the lack of a clear termination date and the Respondent's ambiguous promise to compensate the Claimant. The Claimant was not free to move on and was not informed of his employment status.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal upheld
Orders
- Termination was unfair
- Respondent shall pay Claimant 10 months' salary in compensation, 1 month salary in lieu of notice, and compensation under the terms of suspension
Remedies
- 10 months' salary in compensation
- 1 month salary in lieu of notice
- Compensation under the terms of suspension
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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