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Dalmas Ouma Gor v Yalfa Cargo Handlers Limited [2020] KEELRC 1328 (KLR)

[2020] KEELRC 1328 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1328
Citation
[2020] KEELRC 1328 (KLR)
Decided
26 March 2020
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding

Termination was unfair, and the Respondent shall pay the Claimant equivalent of 7 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 105,000 and notice at Kshs. 15,000 - total Kshs. 120,000.

Facts

The Claimant, Dalmas Ouma Gor, was employed by the Respondent, Yalfa Cargo Handlers Limited, as a Tyre Supervisor from March 2009. He was dismissed without notice and justifiable cause on September 25, 2018. He claimed unfair termination and compensation.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination
  2. Notice pay
  3. Compensation for unfair termination

Reasoning

The Respondent did not show valid reason justifying termination, and procedure was manifestly flawed. The Claimant mitigated the effects of his loss of employment by securing alternative job immediately after termination.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • Equivalent of 7 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 105,000
  • Notice pay at Kshs. 15,000

Remedies

  • Compensation for unfair termination
  • Notice pay

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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