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Shem Ochieng Omollo v Simba Colt Motors Limited [2016] KEELRC 912 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 912 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
912
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 912 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a Labour Relations Court decisionCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding

The Court found the dismissal to be unfair and ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant's terminal benefits.

Facts

The Claimant, Shem Ochieng Omollo, was employed by the Respondent, Simba Colt Motors Limited, as a driver. He was dismissed on June 10, 2010, and claimed unfair dismissal. He alleged that he was summarily dismissed for misconduct, but he claimed he was not guilty of misconduct. He also claimed discrimination and sought his terminal benefits.

Issues

  1. Unfair dismissal
  2. Misconduct
  3. Discrimination

Reasoning

The Court found that the dismissal was unfair due to the Respondent's failure to provide a fair hearing and disregard of the Claimant's evidence.

Outcome

Claimant's appeal upheld, terminal benefits awarded

Orders

  • Award of terminal benefits to the Claimant
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