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Elias Karimiko Kalu v Joash M. Orina t/a Planning and Furniture [2020] KEELRC 1573 (KLR)

[2020] KEELRC 1573 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1573
Citation
[2020] KEELRC 1573 (KLR)
Decided
21 February 2020
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Termination was unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay compensation, notice, leave, and service pay to the Claimant.

Facts

The Claimant was employed as a Machine Operator by the Respondent from January 2014. He was terminated on August 26, 2016, by the Manager, Fred Osiemo, for assisting Alfan Omar in filing a complaint at the Labour Office and acting as a legal advisor to co-employees.

Issues

  • Unfair termination
  • Compensation for unfair termination
  • Service pay
  • Arrears of house allowance
  • Annual leave arrears
  • NSSF and NHIF contributions

Reasoning

The termination was not based on valid reasons and was found to be unfair.

Outcome

Claimant's appeal is allowed.

Orders

  • Service pay at 15 days' salary for 2 complete years of service at Kshs. 18,000
  • Certificate of Service to issue
  • Interest allowed at 16% per annum from the date of judgment till payment is made in full
  • Costs to the Claimant

Remedies

  • Compensation at Kshs. 124,800
  • Notice at Kshs. 15,600
  • Leave at Kshs. 32,550
  • Service at Kshs. 18,000
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