Kasoloi Mutie v Bitter Guard Limited [2020] KEELRC 1305 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1305
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1305 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The Court finds the termination unfair and unlawful, and awards the claimant compensation for unfair termination, underpayment of wages, and other damages.
Facts
The claimant, Kasoloi Mutie, was employed by Bitter Guard Limited as an operator. He was dismissed on May 7, 2015, without notice or a hearing, and later claimed unfair dismissal and underpayment of wages.
Issues
- Whether the claimant was employed as an operator or an unskilled casual worker.
- Whether the termination was unfair and unlawful due to lack of due process and a valid reason.
Reasoning
The Court determined the claimant was employed as an operator and found the termination unfair due to lack of due process and a valid reason.
Outcome
Judgment entered for the claimant, awarding compensation and costs.
Orders
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Underpayment of wages
- Stay of execution due to COVID-19
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Underpayment of wages
- Stay of execution
Authorities cited
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