George Ocharo v Nine One One Security Group Limited [2020] KEELRC 1642 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1642
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1642 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2020
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks compensation for unfair termination of employment and underpayment of wages.CoramM. MBARU
Holding
The dismissal was unlawful as there was no notice or fair hearing. The claimant was awarded compensation for one month's gross wage.
Facts
Claimant was dismissed by summary dismissal in 2014. He claims the dismissal was unlawful due to lack of notice and a fair hearing. He also claims underpayment of wages.
Issues
- Unlawful summary dismissal
- Underpayment of wages
Reasoning
The court found no valid reasons for the dismissal and held that the claimant was entitled to compensation. The dismissal was found to be unlawful due to lack of procedural fairness.
Outcome
Judgment for the claimant for compensation of ksh.12,011 and each party to pay own costs.
Remedies
- Compensation of ksh.12,011
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
- Paul Wachiuri Ndonga v Keroche Breweries Limited
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