Dennis Moses Maunda v Pinkertons Kenya Limited [2016] KEELRC 810 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 810
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 810 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 July 2016
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair and Unlawful TerminationPostureAppeal from a summary dismissalCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The Court finds that the Respondent acted in contravention of Section 41 of the Employment Act and dismissed the Claimant without due process.
Facts
The Claimant was employed by the Respondent on or about 24th August 2012 through an oral contract. He was dismissed without notice, house allowance, leave, and underpaid. The Claimant did not belong to any registered pension or provident fund scheme.
Issues
- Unlawful and unfair termination
- Compensation for wrongful dismissal
- Underpayment of salary and benefits
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent did not provide the Claimant with notice, house allowance, leave, and was underpaid. The dismissal was without due process and in violation of the Employment Act.
Outcome
The Court ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant compensation for wrongful dismissal, underpayment of salary and benefits, and service pay.
Orders
- The Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant compensation for wrongful dismissal, underpayment of salary and benefits, and service pay.
Remedies
- Compensation for wrongful dismissal
- Underpayment of salary and benefits
- Service pay
Authorities cited
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