Samuel Mwangi Wachinga v Endarasha Farmers Co-operative Society [2018] KEELRC 390 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 390
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 390 (KLR)
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding
The Court found the dismissal to be unfair and ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant compensation for unfair termination equivalent to 12 months salary and terminal benefits.
Facts
The Claimant was employed as a loader/turnboy by the Respondent from 19th January 2012, earning an initial salary of Kshs. 6,000/- which increased to Kshs. 9,000/- at the time of dismissal on 4th April 2017. He was accused of falsifying milk weighing records and was dismissed.
Issues
- Unfair dismissal
- Payment of compensation for unfair termination
- Payment of terminal benefits
- Declaration of unfair dismissal
Reasoning
The Court found that the dismissal was unfair due to lack of proper procedures and the absence of a formal hearing.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- Payment of compensation for unfair termination
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
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