David Waiyaki Kamaru v Africa Travel Company Ltd [2020] KEELRC 1248 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1248
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1248 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2020
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from a Labour Relations Court decisionCoramAbuodha Jorum Nelson, Byram Ongaya
Holding
The Court found in favor of the Claimant, awarding five months salary in lieu of notice, leave allowance, and 12 months compensation for unfair dismissal.
Facts
The Claimant, David Waiyaki Kamaru, was employed by the Respondent, Africa Travel Company Ltd, as a driver and later promoted to workshop manager/supervisor. He was dismissed on 9th January, 2015, and claimed unfair dismissal, underpayment, and compensation.
Issues
- Unfair dismissal
- Underpayment
- Compensation
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the Respondent did not have a registered office in Kenya and that the offices at Magadi Road were not under their control. The Court also found that the Claimant was underpaid.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- Awarded five months salary in lieu of notice
- Awarded leave allowance
- Awarded 12 months compensation for unfair dismissal
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