Geoffrey Angaya Ahaza v Eagle Paper & Stationery Ltd [2018] KEELRC 1417 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1417
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1417 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramAbuodha J.
The court declares the termination unfair and awards the claimant four months salary (Kshs 46,920) as compensation for unfair termination of service.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a storekeeper by the Respondent. He claimed unfair termination on 13th March, 2015, due to alleged theft. The Respondent terminated him for gross misconduct.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Overtime and leave claims
Reasoning
The court found the termination to be unfair due to lack of procedural requirements and the claimant's evidence of working hours and overtime claims was rejected.
Outcome
Claimant wins, awarded compensation for unfair termination
Orders
- Award of compensation for unfair termination
- Claimant to have costs of the suit
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