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Francis Nyangaresi Angwenyi v Brinks Security Services Ltd [2019] KEELRC 2016 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 2016 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2016
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 2016 (KLR)
Decided
14 February 2019
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramM. MBARU JUDGE
Holding

The dismissal was unfair and the claimant is entitled to notice pay and compensation.

Facts

The claimant was employed as a Guard by the respondent from July 1, 20107 until November 6, 2017. He was verbally dismissed on the grounds of an alcoholic smell. He claimed for notice pay, compensation, and gratuity.

Issues

  1. Whether the dismissal was fair
  2. Whether the claimant is entitled to notice pay and compensation

Reasoning

The dismissal was without justifiable cause, without a hearing, and contrary to the Employment Act, 2007. The claimant is entitled to notice pay and compensation.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Compensation of Ksh.9,550.00
  • Notice pay of Ksh.9,500.00

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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