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John Sigura Otido v Energy Regulatory Commission [2019] KEELRC 1851 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 1851 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1851
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 1851 (KLR)
Decided
10 April 2019
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant v RespondentCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The claimant is entitled to reinstatement and payment of unpaid salaries and benefits. The claimant is not entitled to compensation for unfair dismissal.

Facts

The claimant was employed as Head of Security by the respondent. He was interdicted on September 6, 2017, due to reports of misconduct. The claimant denied receiving a show-cause notice and denied the allegations.

Issues

  • Reinstatement
  • Unpaid Salaries and Benefits
  • Compensation for Unlawful Interdiction and Dismissal

Reasoning

The court found the interdiction unlawful and unfair, and ordered reinstatement. The claimant is entitled to full salary and benefits from April 11, 2018.

Outcome

Judgment for the claimant

Orders

  • Reinstatement of the claimant to the position of Head of Security
  • Payment of all due salaries and allowances from 06.09.2017 up to 11.04.2018
  • Payment of all due salaries and allowances from 11.04.2018 to the date of judgment
  • Claimant to compute and serve the schedule of dues within 7 days
  • Respondent to pay the decretal sum by 01.06.2019
  • Respondent to pay the claimant's costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Reinstatement
  • Compensation for unpaid salaries and benefits

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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