Moses Mangusu v Jonathan Mwalili [2019] KEELRC 1490 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1490
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1490 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 May 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramMaureen Onyango
The termination of the claimant's employment was found to be unfair and unlawful, and he is awarded three months' salary as compensation.
Facts
Claimant Moses Mangusu was employed by Respondent Jonathan Mwalili as a watchman/general labour from October 26, 2016 to September 31, 2013. He was terminated without terminal dues and an underpayment of salary.
Issues
- Termination of employment
- Compensation for wrongful termination
- Service pay
- One month's pay in lieu of notice
Reasoning
The court found that the termination was unfair and contrary to the Employment Act, and awarded the claimant compensation for wrongful termination and service pay.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal upheld
Orders
- Award of compensation of three months' salary
- One month's pay in lieu of notice
- Service pay at 15 days for every year worked
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs.37,500
Authorities cited
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