Beatrice Wangu Goro & 4 others v Rutuma Amalgamated Farmers Co-operative Society Limited [2019] KEELRC 637 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 637
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 637 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2019
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding
The Court finds the termination unfair and uncompliant with the Employment Act.
Facts
The Claimants were employees of Rutuma Amalgamated Farmers Co-operative Society Limited who were declared redundant on 1st November 2016. They were subsequently terminated on 8th December 2016. The Claimants alleged that their termination was unfair, unlawful, and unprocedural.
Issues
- Unfair dismissal
- Unlawful termination
- Redundancy compliance
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the termination was unfair due to non-compliance with the Employment Act's provisions on redundancy and unfair dismissal.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the Claimants with specific orders for severance pay, compensation, and interest.
Orders
- Severance pay for each Claimant
- Compensation for unlawful termination for each Claimant
- Interest on the sums awarded
Remedies
- Severance pay
- Compensation for unlawful termination
- Interest
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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