Pius Juma Otieno v D. Manji Construction Limited [2019] KEELRC 1628 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1628
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1628 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2019
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant v RespondentCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The court finds the dismissal unfair and awards the claimant 12 months' salary, Kshs. 7,500 for days worked in March 2015, and Kshs. 194,390.67 in total. The respondent is ordered to pay 75% of the claimant's costs.
Facts
The claimant was employed as a foreman by the respondent in January 1996. On March 15, 2015, he was shown CCTV footage of alleged theft and was locked out. He was later arrested and released from the Industrial Area Police Station. He reported to work the next day but was again locked out and told he was terminated.
Issues
- Unlawful dismissal
- Compensation for terminal and compensatory damages
- Overtime pay
- Prorated leave
- Notice pay
- Loan repayment
Reasoning
The court considers the evidence and finds that the dismissal was unfair due to the lack of a genuine reason and the withholding of the claimant's liberty for a day.
Outcome
In favor of the claimant
Orders
- Award of Kshs. 194,390.67 to the claimant
- Order for 75% of the claimant's costs
Remedies
- Declaration of unfair dismissal
- Payment of Kshs. 194,390.67
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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