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Omar Mohammed Soha & another v Kitale Industries Limited & another [2019] KEELRC 1627 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 1627 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1627
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 1627 (KLR)
Decided
14 May 2019
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
The claimants were employees of both the 1st and 2nd respondents. The termination was unfair, and they are entitled to compensation.

Facts

Claimants were employed by Kitale Industries Limited and Ready Consultancy Group as drivers and loaders. They were falsely accused of theft and subsequently terminated.

Issues

  • Whether the claimants were employees of the 1st or 2nd respondent
  • Whether the claimants were unfairly terminated
  • Whether the claimants are entitled to the remedies sought

Reasoning

The claimants were employees of both respondents based on the control test and the definition of employer under the Employment Act. The termination was unfair as the respondents failed to comply with the Employment Act.

Outcome

The claimants were awarded compensation for unfair termination.

Orders

  • Award of compensation to the claimants

Remedies

  • Compensation for unfair termination

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Labour Institutions Act
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