Kenya Shoe & Leather Workers Union v H. R. Strategic Partners Ltd [2018] KEELRC 2272 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2272
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2272 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a Labour Relations Court decisionCoramAbuodha J. N.
Holding
The court finds the dismissal to be wrongful and unfair, and orders the respondent to pay compensation and costs.
Facts
The claimant union filed a grievance against the respondent company regarding the dismissal of Mr. Peter Onyango, a machine attendant. The respondent claimed Mr. Onyango was dismissed for deserting his work station and poor work performance, but the claimant disputed these claims.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of Mr. Onyango was wrongful and unfair
- Whether the respondent had valid reasons for dismissing Mr. Onyango
Reasoning
The court determined that the respondent did not provide valid reasons for dismissing Mr. Onyango and failed to document warnings, leading to an unfair termination.
Outcome
The respondent is ordered to pay compensation and costs.
Orders
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
- Four months salary as compensation for unfair termination
- Costs of the claim
- Issue a certificate of service
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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