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Wilson Murimi Munene v Castle Forest Lodge Limited [2017] KEELRC 1338 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 1338 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1338
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 1338 (KLR)
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The court finds that the termination of the claimant's employment was unfair and unlawful and orders the respondent to pay the claimant a sum of Kshs.396,903.10 by 01.08.2017.

Facts

The claimant, Wilson Murimi Munene, was employed by the respondent, Castle Forest Lodge Limited, as a caretaker in January 2012. He was confirmed in employment on 01.11.2014 with a basic salary of Kshs. 12,200 per month plus housing accommodation. The claimant was terminated in July 2016.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination of employment
  2. Compensation for unfair termination

Reasoning

The court finds that the respondent's evidence is contradictory and the claimant's employment relationship was established prior to 27.11.2014.

Outcome

In favor of the claimant

Orders

  • Declaration of unfair termination
  • Payment of compensation

Remedies

  • Compensation for unfair termination
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