Daniel Omwenga v General Plastics Limited [2020] KEELRC 441 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 441
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 441 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 September 2020
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TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureClaimant initiated legal proceedings against Respondent for unfair termination of employmentCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The Court finds the summary dismissal of the Claimant was unfair and awards compensation and salary in lieu of notice
Facts
Claimant was offered employment as a machine operator in 1999 and was summarily dismissed in 2015. The Respondent issued a show-cause notice and dismissed the Claimant after an oral meeting with a Shop Steward.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Procedural fairness
- Substantive fairness
Reasoning
The disciplinary process was procedurally fair, but the Respondent did not provide valid reasons for the dismissal. The Court awards compensation and salary in lieu of notice.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Compensation of Kshs 274,779/-
- Salary in lieu of notice of Kshs 16,547/-
Remedies
- Compensation and salary in lieu of notice
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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