Henry Nyabuto Ondieki v Chemelil Sugar Company Limited [2020] KEELRC 992 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 992
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 992 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramLady Justice Maureen Onyango
Holding
The court found that the termination was not lawfully and fairly made and ordered the reinstatement of the claimant's employment.
Facts
Claimant was employed by Respondent as a Field Supervisor. He was suspended and later terminated for alleged conflict of interest, fraud, and misconduct. The claimant appealed his suspension, but the termination proceeded.
Issues
- Whether the claimant's employment was lawfully and fairly terminated.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The disciplinary process was found to be on grounds unrelated to the claimant's employment and lacking proper justification.
Outcome
The claimant's employment was reinstated.
Orders
- Reinstatement of the claimant's employment.
- Payment of unpaid withheld salary and allowances.
- 12 months' salary and 3 months' salary in lieu of notice.
- Exemplary and general damages.
- Interest on the above.
- Remedies for underpaid salary and withholding loan obligation.
Remedies
- Reinstatement of employment.
- Payment of withheld salary.
- Pension.
- Damages.
- Interest on damages.
- Remedies for underpaid salary and loan obligation.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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