Joseph Motonu v Sportsman Arms Hotel [2019] KEELRC 2026 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2026
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2026 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 March 2019
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TypeWrongful DismissalPostureClaimant sued for wrongful dismissal, Respondent denied knowledge and jurisdictionCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding
Claimant is entitled to salary for February 2015, one month's notice, 3 months' compensation, costs, certificate of service, and interest
Facts
Claimant was a guard dismissed for alleged theft, was charged and acquitted, denied a hearing
Issues
- Dismissal validity
- Hearing rights
- Relief entitlement
Reasoning
Dismissal was not fair due to lack of hearing, and Claimant failed to prove non-payment of allowances and gratuity
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Salary for February 2015
- One month's notice salary
- 3 months' compensation salary
- Costs of the suit
- Certificate of service
- Interest on above
Remedies
- Salary
- Notice salary
- Compensation salary
- Costs
- Certificate of service
- Interest
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
Cases cited (2)
- Thomas Mutevu Kitetu & 2 Others v Izaak Walton Inn [2015] eKLR
- Douglas Ouma Oyobo v P. W. Waswa & Another [2013] eKLR
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