Benard Oyugi v JRS Group Limited [2019] KEELRC 1937 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1937
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1937 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 March 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeWrongful DismissalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramMathews N. Nduma
The claimant was not unlawfully and unfairly dismissed and the claim for unlawful dismissal is dismissed.
Facts
Claimant was dismissed by respondent on 24th March 2014 for failing to pay repair costs for a road traffic accident. Claimant claimed wrongful dismissal and payment of terminal benefits.
Issues
- Whether the claimant was unlawfully and unfairly dismissed from work by the respondent or the claimant absconded work to avoid indemnity.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The claimant failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that he was unlawfully and unfairly dismissed. The respondent sufficiently rebutted the claim.
Outcome
Judgment awarded in favor of the claimant for Kshs. 35,980 in lieu of one month leave, unpaid December salary, and underpayment for 12 months.
Orders
- Kshs 11,570 in lieu of one month leave.
- Kshs. 11,570 being unpaid December salary.
- Kshs. 12,840 being underpayment for 12 months.
Remedies
- Interest at court rates from date of filing suit till payment in full.
- Costs of the suit.
Authorities cited
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