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Joakim Nyaanga Ragogi v Transmara Sugar Company Ltd [2017] KEELRC 81 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 81 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
81
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 81 (KLR)
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's Statement of Claim vs Respondent's Statement of ResponseCoramD. K. N. Marete
The termination of the employment was wrongful, unfair and unlawful.

Facts

Claimant was a Motor Vehicle Driver employed by Transmara Sugar Company Ltd. He was suspended and terminated due to criminal proceedings, but was later discharged. He claims compensation for house allowance, unpaid leave, untaken public holidays, and off days.

Issues

  • Was the termination of the employment of the claimant wrongful, unfair and unlawful?
  • Is the claimant entitled to the relief sought?

Reasoning

The court found that the respondent did not have the benefit of the state's investigation report or findings when dismissing the claimant, thus the test for gross misconduct was not capable of being proved.

Outcome

Claimant's case is upheld.

Remedies

  • House allowance for the entire period of service
  • Payment in lieu of untaken/unpaid leave
  • Payment for untaken/unpaid public holidays
  • Payment for off days untaken

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Patrick Kariuki vs Del Monte (K) Ltd (2012) eKLR
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