Joel Kiplelgo Yah v Henkel Polymer Company Limited t/a Henkel Chemicals East Africa & another [2019] KEELRC 517 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 517
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 517 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant seeks compensation and payment of terminal benefits for unfair termination of service.CoramAbuodha Jorum Nelson
The Court finds the termination unfair and awards the Claimant five months' salary as compensation for unfair termination of service.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a driver and later as a personal chauffer for the 2nd respondent. He was dismissed in August 2013 without a show cause letter.
Issues
- Unfair termination of service
- Unpaid leave and overtime
Reasoning
The Court found that the termination was unfair as the Claimant was not given an opportunity to respond to the charges. The Court also found that the Claimant was not entitled to unpaid leave and overtime.
Outcome
Claimant awarded Kshs. 90,000/= as compensation for unfair termination of service.
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