Josephat Chege Wangoru v Gathare Bar Hotel and Boarding House [2021] KEELRC 1133 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1133
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1133 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 2021
Summary at a glance
Claimant is entitled to compensation for unlawful and unfair termination of employment, including 12 months salary in compensation, one month salary in lieu of notice, and underpayment arrears.
Facts
Claimant worked as a watchman for 21 years without a written contract, underpaid, and without leave days. Employment was terminated without notice, reason, or payment of terminal benefits.
Issues
- Unlawful and unfair termination of employment
- Payment of terminal benefits
- Compensation for unlawful termination
Reasoning
Claimant served for 21 years under abhorrent conditions without proper housing or leave days. The Court finds termination unlawful and unfair, and awards compensation accordingly.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Award of compensation for unlawful termination
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