Lawrence Tirop Yator & another v Postal Corporation of Kenya [2016] KEELRC 772 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 772
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 772 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 September 2016
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from original trialCoramOngaya
Holding
The Court finds that the dismissals were not fair, despite valid reasons, and awards compensation and wages.
Facts
Two employees, Lawrence Tirop Yator and Monica Chepkemoi Njoroge, were dismissed by the Postal Corporation of Kenya. They contested the dismissals, alleging procedural and substantive unfairness.
Issues
- whether the dismissals were unlawful
- whether the claimants are entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The Court found that the dismissals were not fair due to the lack of a face-to-face hearing and the availability of less severe sanctions. The Court awarded compensation and wages based on the length of service.
Outcome
The Court ordered the Postal Corporation of Kenya to pay the claimants compensation and wages.
Orders
- Award of compensation and wages to the claimants
Remedies
- Compensation and wages
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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