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Alfred Wanjala Khaemba v Glass Ace [2018] KEELRC 819 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 819 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
819
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 819 (KLR)
Decided
26 October 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's case for unfair termination and non-payment of terminal duesCoramRadido Stephen
Holding

The termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair and the Court awards compensation, pay in lieu of notice, December 2011 salary, NSSF deductions, and severance pay.

Facts

Claimant was dismissed on 24 December 2011 without notice, owed Kshs 34,860/-, and was entitled to compensation, pay in lieu of notice, December 2011 salary, NSSF deductions, and severance pay.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination of employment
  2. Non-payment of terminal dues

Reasoning

The dismissal was unfair as there was no written notice, and the Court assessed compensation based on the duration of service.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Certificate of Service to be issued forthwith
  • Claimant to have costs

Remedies

  • Compensation Kshs 100,000/-
  • Pay in lieu of notice Kshs 17,000/-
  • December 2011 wages Kshs 10,000/-
  • NSSF deductions Kshs 6,800/-
  • Severance pay Kshs 22,000/-

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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