Sadik Rama Mchechemo v Mackenzie Maritime (E.A) Limited [2020] KEELRC 607 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 607
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 607 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2020
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramSOLOMON ONDEGO B.D DIRECTOR
Holding
The Court finds the termination unlawful and awards compensation and notice pay.
Facts
Claimant Sadik Rama Mchechemo was employed by Respondent Mackenzie Maritime (E.A) Limited as a Turn Boy from December 27, 2011 to February 3, 2016. His employment was terminated verbally without notice.
Issues
- Whether the termination was unlawful
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the claimed remedies
Reasoning
The Court held that the Respondent created a legitimate expectation of renewal, thus the termination was unlawful. The Claimant is awarded six months' compensation and one month's notice pay.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Award of compensation and notice pay
Remedies
- 6 months' salary in compensation
- 1 month's salary in lieu of notice
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Wanjohi Muriuki v Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company Limited & another [2012] eKLR
- United Nations, Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal D' Appeal des Nations Limes) Case No. 2010 125- Between Frenchon v The Secretary General of the United Nations
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