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Joseph Samanayo v Metal Crowns Ltd [2018] KEELRC 1371 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1371 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1371
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1371 (KLR)
Decided
27 July 2018
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The termination was unfair due to lack of valid reason and due procedure. The claimant's suit is dismissed with costs.

Facts

The claimant, Joseph Samanayo, was employed as an imports and exports officer by Metal Crowns Ltd. on 10.03.2010. He was dismissed on 09.01.2013 without notice or a hearing, and later received a termination letter dated 10.01.2013.

Issues

  • Whether the termination of the claimant's contract of employment was unfair.
  • Whether the claimant is entitled to the prayed-for relief.

Reasoning

The termination was unfair as it lacked notice and a hearing, and the claimant substantially contributed to his own termination by frequent absences.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Each party to meet own costs of the suit.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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