Patrick Afwande Maloba v Metal Equipment Engineering Company Limited [2018] KEELRC 2117 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2117
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2117 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 April 2018
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramNderi Nduma
Holding
The court finds that the claimant was employed on permanent terms from August 2012 to July 2013.
Facts
The claimant was employed by the respondent as a welder on permanent terms from February 2012, and was dismissed on July 31, 2013. The respondent claimed the claimant was employed on a month-to-month basis.
Issues
- Date of employment
- Nature of employment
- Remedies sought
Reasoning
The court considered the pleadings, evidence, and submissions. The claimant's testimony and the respondent's monthly contracts were considered. The court found the claimant's employment to be permanent.
Outcome
The claimant is entitled to one month's salary in lieu of notice, leave allowance, severance pay, service gratuity, and one year's salary for unfair termination.
Remedies
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
- Leave allowance
- Severance pay
- Service gratuity
- One year salary for unfair termination
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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