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Dominic Ringoma v Victoria Engineering Co. Ltd [2017] KEELRC 1402 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 1402 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1402
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 1402 (KLR)
Decided
31 March 2017
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Summary at a glance

TypeUnfair TerminationPostureEx parte application for unfair terminationCoramO.N. Makau
The termination of the claimant's contract of employment was unfair.

Facts

The claimant was employed as a welder by the respondent from 6/8/2014 to 11/2/2016. He was terminated on 11/2/2016 for refusing to weld a machine while it was raining.

Issues

  • Whether the termination of the contract was unfair.
  • Whether the claimant is entitled to any remedy.

Reasoning

The respondent failed to prove a valid reason for termination and did not follow a fair procedure.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the claimant for ksh.179,539.25 plus costs and interest.

Orders

  • Judgment in favor of the claimant for ksh.179,539.25 plus costs and interest.

Authorities cited

Legislation (5)
  • Employment Act
  • Section 45(2)
  • Section 43
  • Section 47(5)
  • Section 41
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