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Edwin Maurice Barazat v Samani Construction Limited [2016] KEELRC 553 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 553 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
553
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 553 (KLR)
Decided
24 August 2016
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from a Labour Relations Court decisionCoramNzioki wa Makau, Hellen Wasilwa
Holding

The termination was unfair and unreasonable

Facts

The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as a carpenter from January 2005. He was terminated twice, first in December 2007 and again in July 2014 after sustaining injuries. The Claimant alleged unfair termination and sought compensation.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination was unfair
  2. Whether the termination was orchestrated by the Claimant's persistent demand for compensation

Reasoning

The Court found that the termination was unfair as it lacked notice and a fair hearing, and was orchestrated by the Claimant's persistent demand for compensation.

Outcome

Claimant's case for unfair termination was upheld

Orders

  • Declaration that the termination was unfair
  • Maximum compensation for unfair termination of Kshs. 213,000/-

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Work Injury Benefits Act
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