Stephen Karisa Kirao v Kilifi Plantations Limited [2018] KEELRC 305 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 305
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 305 (KLR)
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TypeUnlawful Termination and CompensationPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding
The Court finds the Respondent terminated the Claimant unlawfully and without justifiable cause.
Facts
The Claimant was employed as a tractor turn boy by the Respondent from 2009. He was terminated on 19th May 2016 without notice. He claimed compensation for unlawful termination and other benefits.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant deserted duty or was unlawfully terminated
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
Reasoning
The Respondent failed to demonstrate efforts to reach the Claimant, and the Court agrees with the Claimant that the termination was unlawful.
Outcome
The Claimant is awarded 10 months' salary in compensation, 1 month's salary in lieu of notice, and leave pay for 6 years.
Orders
- The Respondent pays the Claimant 10 months' salary in compensation
- The Respondent pays the Claimant 1 month's salary in lieu of notice
- The Respondent pays the Claimant leave pay for 6 years
Remedies
- Compensation for 10 months' salary
- Salary in lieu of notice
- Leave pay for 6 years
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Seablo v Belgravia Hotel (1997) 6 BLLR 829 (CCMA)
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