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Kennedy Otieno Odalo v Paper Converters (K) Limited [2018] KEELRC 1325 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1325 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1325
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1325 (KLR)
Decided
25 July 2018
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureClaimant's case not defendedCoramMbaru
Holding

The termination of the claimant's employment was not unlawful, unfair, or wrongful.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a casual labourer in 2006 and later confirmed to permanent employment as Assistant Operator in 2008. His services were terminated on account of redundancy on 1st September, 2012.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination of the employment was wrongful, unfair and unlawful
  2. Whether the claimant is entitled to the relief sought
  3. Who bears the costs of this claim

Reasoning

The respondent violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) by not giving the claimant sufficient notice and an opportunity to show cause.

Outcome

The claimant's termination was not unlawful, unfair, or wrongful.

Orders

  • The claimant is not entitled to the relief sought

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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