Charles Kyalo Mutua v Threeways Shipping Services [K] Limited [2016] KEELRC 811 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 811
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 811 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 July 2016
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TypeUnfair and Unlawful TerminationPostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding
Termination was unfair and unlawful. Claimant is awarded notice pay, 19 days' salary, and 10 months' compensation for unfair termination.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Supervisor by Respondent from 2006. Theft allegations led to his suspension and termination on November 19, 2013. He filed a claim seeking declaration of unfair termination and various monetary damages.
Issues
- Unfair and unlawful termination
- Termination pay and compensation
Reasoning
The court found that the termination was not validly based on the reasons given by the Respondent. The Claimant was not given a proper hearing or a letter of termination. The court declared termination unfair and awarded compensation.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal upheld
Orders
- Notice pay at Kshs. 56,896
- 19 days' salary at Kshs. 41,577
- 10 months' compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 568,960
Remedies
- Compensatory award for unfair termination
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act 2007
- Employment and Labour Relations Court Act 2011
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