Paul Kilonzo v Silpack Industries Ltd [2016] KEELRC 619 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 619
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 619 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 September 2016
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramMATHEWS N. NDUMA
Holding
The court awards the claimant terminal benefits and compensation for the unlawful termination of employment.
Facts
The claimant, Paul Kilonzo, was an employee of the respondent, Silpack Industries Ltd, from January 2001 as a carton balling machine operator. His employment was terminated on 23rd May 2008 without a valid reason and without following a fair procedure.
Issues
- Unlawful termination of employment
- Compensation for terminal benefits
- Payment of overtime
- Payment of service gratuity
- Payment of house allowance
Reasoning
The claimant proved that he was an employee of the respondent and that his employment was terminated without a valid reason and without following a fair procedure. The claimant also proved that he was not given notice of termination nor was he paid in lieu thereof.
Outcome
The claimant is awarded Kshs 205,760 in total terminal benefits and compensation.
Orders
- Award of terminal benefits and compensation
Remedies
- Payment of terminal benefits and compensation
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act cap 226 of the laws of Kenya
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