Moses Njue Nguru v Bidco Oil Refineries [2017] KEELRC 1795 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1795
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1795 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 February 2017
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureUndefended CauseCoramAbuodha J. N.
Holding
The court orders the payment of one month's salary in lieu of notice, eight months' salary as compensation for unfair termination, and costs of the suit.
Facts
Claimant Moses Njue Nguru was dismissed by Respondent Bidco Oil Refineries on March 10, 2010. He claimed unfair termination and sought compensation.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Payment of terminal dues
- Payment of house allowance
Reasoning
Termination must be for a valid reason and through a fair procedure. The employer failed to prove the termination was valid or fair. The claimant's allegations of unpaid overtime and non-payment of house allowance were not substantiated.
Outcome
In favor of the claimant
Orders
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
- Eight months' salary as compensation for unfair termination
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Salary in lieu of notice
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