John Komu Mitau v Blow Plast Limited [2018] KEELRC 1273 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1273
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1273 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2018
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from original trialCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The court finds that the termination was unfair and that the claimant is entitled to a remedy.
Facts
The claimant, John Komu Mitau, was employed as a Machine Operator by Blow Plast Limited. He was injured on duty on February 5, 2013, and requested compensation. He was dismissed on May 15, 2013, for absconding work on May 14, 2013, and refusing to receive a warning letter.
Issues
- Whether the termination was unfair
- Whether the claimant is entitled to any remedy
Reasoning
The court determined that the claimant was not absconding work and that the termination was not grounded on a valid and fair reason. The court also found that the procedure followed was not fair.
Outcome
The court dismissed the respondent's counterclaim and ordered the reinstatement of the claimant without loss of salary.
Orders
- Reinstatement of the claimant without loss of salary
- Dismissal of the respondent's counterclaim
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the claimant without loss of salary
- Service gratuity
- General aggravated and exemplary damages
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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