Paul Wachiuri Ndonga v Keroche Breweries Limited [2018] KEELRC 133 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 133
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 133 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 December 2018
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TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureClaimant's CaseCoramM. MBARU JUDGE
Holding
Termination of employment was unfair and contrary to Employment Act, 2007
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Technical Engineer by Respondent from January 17, 2012 until May 3, 2018. Respondent terminated employment on May 3, 2018 on the grounds of redundancy. Claimant alleged unfair termination and sought compensation and other dues.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Due process
- Payment of terminal dues and compensation
Reasoning
Respondent failed to follow due process and provide justifiable reasons for termination. Claimant was not given notice or hearing before termination.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of claimant for compensation, notice pay, leave pay, overtime pay, service pay, and costs.
Orders
- Claimant awarded compensation of Ksh.250,000
- Claimant awarded notice pay of Ksh.50,000
- Claimant awarded leave pay of Ksh.105,000
- Claimant awarded overtime pay of Ksh.972,308
- Claimant awarded service pay of Ksh.25,000
- Claimant awarded costs of the suit
Remedies
- Claimant issued with a Certificate of Service covering the full term of employment and ending 26 May, 2016
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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