Moses Daniel Nyongesa v Mumias Sugar Company Ltd [2019] KEELRC 2517 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2517
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2517 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2019
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The Court finds the termination of the Claimant’s employment was unfair and awards him compensation of Kshs 7,764,372/-
Facts
The Respondent terminated the Claimant's employment on 20 June 2013, alleging he had breached his contractual obligations. The Claimant contested the termination, alleging procedural unfairness and lack of a hearing.
Issues
- whether the termination of the Claimant’s employment was unfair
- appropriate remedies/orders including any dues accruing from the relationship
Reasoning
The Court determined the effective date of termination was 5 June 2013, when the Respondent issued a circular stating the Claimant was leaving to pursue other interests. The Court found the termination was procedurally flawed and substantively unfair due to lack of evidence.
Outcome
Awarded compensation of Kshs 7,764,372/-
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs 7,764,372/-
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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