James Gitau Mukuria v Consolbase Containers Frieght Station [2016] KEELRC 719 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 719
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 719 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 September 2016
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant sues for terminal dues and compensation for unfair terminationCoramONESMUS MAKAU
The termination was unfair and unjustified.
Facts
Claimant was employed as Chief Security Officer from 7.11.2011 to 7.1.2014. He was dismissed on 7.1.2014 for poor interpersonal relationship with fellow workers and alleged sexual harassment to juniors. He denied these allegations.
Issues
- Whether the reasons for his termination were valid and fair.
- Whether the procedure followed before the determination was fair.
- Whether the termination was unfair.
- Whether the reliefs sought should issue.
Reasoning
The respondent failed to prove valid and fair reasons for termination and did not follow a fair procedure. The claimant was not given a personal hearing and no mutual agreement was signed.
Outcome
Judgment for the claimant, declaring his dismissal unfair and awarding Kshs.481,500 as compensation.
Remedies
- Award of Kshs.481,500 as compensation for unfair termination.
Authorities cited
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