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Peter Muchine Mwangi v Alibhai Sharrif & Sons Ltd [2018] KEELRC 2140 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 2140 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2140
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 2140 (KLR)
Decided
23 February 2018
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's case heard in absence of respondentCoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
Holding

Termination was unfair and unlawful

Facts

Claimant was employed by respondent as Supply Chain and Logistics Manager on 1st April 2012. He was terminated on 3rd October 2012 without notice. Respondent denied unfair termination and claimed to have paid redundancy benefits.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination under Constitution and Employment Act
  2. Validity of termination
  3. Payment of salary in lieu of notice
  4. Payment of balance contract period compensation
  5. Payment of leave days due at termination
  6. Payment of service pay
  7. General damages for unfair termination

Reasoning

Claimant's employment was terminated without notice, which is considered unfair and unlawful under the Constitution and Employment Act.

Outcome

Claimant's case successful

Orders

  • Order directing respondent to issue valid certificate of service
  • Order directing respondent to pay one month salary in lieu of notice
  • Order directing respondent to pay balance of contract period compensation
  • Order directing respondent to pay leave days due at termination
  • Order directing respondent to pay service pay
  • Order directing respondent to pay general damages for unfair termination

Remedies

  • Declaration of unfair termination
  • Valid certificate of service
  • Salary in lieu of notice
  • Balance of contract period compensation
  • Leave days due at termination
  • Service pay
  • General damages

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Constitution of Kenya
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