Anseti Meremo v Tandu Alarm Systems Limited [2017] KEELRC 742 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 742
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 742 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2017
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaim for terminal dues and compensation for unfair terminationCoramO.N. Makau
Holding
The termination was unfair as the employer failed to prove a valid and fair reason and follow a fair procedure.
Facts
The claimant was employed as a Security Guard, Supervisor, Controller, and Operations Officer by the respondent. He was terminated on 31/8/2015 for misconduct. He was not given a hearing before termination.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the claimant’s contract was unfair.
- What was his salary at the time of his termination.
- Whether the claimant was ever demoted.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The claimant was not given a hearing before termination, and the reason for termination was not proven.
Outcome
Judgment for the claimant in the sum of ksh.245,992 plus costs and interest.
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination in the amount of ksh.236,992.
- Salary arrears of ksh.9000 for November, December 2013, and January 2014.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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