Urbanus Muli Makenzi v DPL Festive Limited [2017] KEELRC 1049 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1049
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1049 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's claim against RespondentCoramLINNET NDOLO
Claimant's claim for unlawful termination and notice pay is dismissed. Leave pay and service pay are allowed.
Facts
Claimant Urbanus Muli Makenzi was employed as a bread packer by Respondent DPL Festive Limited on January 3, 2008. He was terminated on June 14, 2013, for alleged desertion of duty. Claimant claims unpaid salary, notice pay, and various other benefits.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant deserted duty or was unlawfully terminated
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
Reasoning
Claimant absented himself from work for three days without leave, which was a ground for summary dismissal. The claim for unlawful termination is dismissed. Leave pay and service pay are allowed.
Outcome
Claimant's claim for unlawful termination and notice pay is dismissed. Leave pay and service pay are allowed.
Orders
- Leave pay for 1 year (13,856/30x21) = 9,700
- Service pay for 1 year (13,856/30x15) = 6,928
- Total = 16,628
Remedies
- Leave pay for 1 year
- Service pay for 1 year
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