James Wanjohi Ngari v Rift Valley Railways (K) Limited [2018] KEELRC 1280 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1280
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1280 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 August 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks termination of employment and compensationCoramMAUREEN ONYANGO
Holding
Termination was unfair due to flawed procedure, but claimant is awarded one month's salary in lieu of notice.
Facts
Claimant was dismissed on May 28, 2012 for theft of permanent way materials and absenteeism. He was initially charged with theft and absenteeism, but the charges were withdrawn and new charges were preferred. He was given a hearing on the original charges but not on the new ones.
Issues
- Fair termination of employment
- Claimant's entitlement to compensation
Reasoning
The claimant was dismissed for theft and absenteeism, but the charges were withdrawn and new charges were preferred. The claimant was not given a fair hearing on the new charges.
Outcome
Claimant awarded one month's salary in lieu of notice
Orders
- Award of one month's salary in lieu of notice
Remedies
- Interest at court rates from date of judgment till payment in full
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
Cases cited (1)
- GEORGE ONYANGO AKUTI -V- G4S SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED
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