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George Ocharo v Nine One One Security Group Limited [2020] KEELRC 1642 (KLR)

[2020] KEELRC 1642 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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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

  1. Unlawful summary dismissal
  2. 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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