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Isaac Lichuma Okhako v Hatari Security Limited [2018] KEELRC 1550 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1550 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1550
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1550 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant v RespondentCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The claimant is entitled to pay in lieu of notice, pay for October 2012, severance pay, accrued leave, and uniform fees. The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant a sum of Kshs.25,275.00 by 01.09.2018, failing interest to be payable thereon from the date of the judgment till full payment. The respondent is also ordered to pay costs of the suit.

Facts

Claimant Isaac Lichuma Okhako was employed by respondent Hatari Security Limited from January 2011 to October 2012. He was dismissed while on sick leave without notice and a hearing. Claimant alleged the termination was unfair.

Issues

  1. Fair termination of employment
  2. Payment of sick leave pay
  3. Payment of severance pay
  4. Payment of accrued leave
  5. Payment of uniform fees
  6. Payment of overtime pay

Reasoning

The termination was found unfair and the claimant was entitled to the specified payments under the Employment Act, 2007.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • The respondent to pay the claimant a sum of Kshs.25,275.00 by 01.09.2018
  • The respondent to pay costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Payment of Kshs.25,275.00
  • Payment of costs of the suit

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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