Francis Kimwele Mutinda v Galmalt Supermarket [2020] KEELRC 1656 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1656
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1656 (KLR)
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TypeWrongful TerminationPostureClaimant's Original TrialCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding
The dismissal of the Claimant was found to be unfair and unjustified.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a baker by Respondent from May 2010. He was terminated on November 21, 2014, without notice, and was owed terminal dues.
Issues
- Unlawful termination
- Compensation for wrongful dismissal
- Statutory deductions
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent did not provide valid reasons for the termination and did not subject the Claimant to a disciplinary hearing.
Outcome
Claimant awarded 1 month's salary in lieu of notice, NSSF deductions, NHIF deductions, and 10 months' salary as compensation for unlawful termination.
Orders
- Respondent to pay costs of the suit and interest at Court rates
Remedies
- Award of compensation for unlawful termination
- Payment of statutory deductions
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
Cases cited (2)
- SACWU Vs DYASI (2001) 7 BLR 731 (LAC) (unreported)
- Joseph Njoroge Kiama Vs Summer Limited (2014) eKLR
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