Evans Omweno Anunda v Ramboo Colourcane Limited [2018] KEELRC 297 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 297
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 297 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramNzioki wa Makau, Radido Stephen
Claimant is entitled to transport allowance for 3 years, one month notice, compensation for unlawful and unfair dismissal, and costs of the suit.
Facts
Claimant was dismissed on 10th April 2013 without notice for alleged absence from work on 3 occasions. He claimed he was absent on a public holiday and during Easter holidays.
Issues
- Unfair dismissal
- Transport allowance
- Medical allowance
- House allowance
- Compensation for unlawful and unfair dismissal
Reasoning
The dismissal was unfair as the Claimant was not heard prior to his dismissal and the procedural requirements under Section 41 of the Employment Act were not adhered to. The Claimant did not prove claims for overtime and medical allowance but was entitled to compensation for transport allowance for 3 years.
Outcome
Judgment for the Claimant
Orders
- Transport allowance for 3 years - Kshs. 135,000/-
- One month notice - Kshs. 20,499/-
- Compensation for the unlawful and unfair dismissal - Kshs. 245,988/-
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Transport allowance for 3 years
- One month notice
- Compensation for unlawful and unfair dismissal
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
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