Isaac Kamitha Mwangi v Rift Valley Railways (K) Limited & another [2021] KEELRC 1692 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1692
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1692 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 May 2021
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The dismissal was found to be unfair and unlawful.
Facts
The Claimant was employed by the 2nd Respondent from 1982 to 1.11.2006, then transferred to the 1st Respondent. He was dismissed for misconduct on 8.1.2009. The 2nd Respondent paid a retrenchment package and facilitated pension payments.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal was unfair and unlawful.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to any reliefs against the 1st Respondent.
- Whether the claim against the 2nd Respondent is time barred.
- Whether the 2nd Respondent acted negligently and violated the Claimant's legitimate expectation.
- Whether the 2nd Respondent should be held liable to satisfy claims by the Claimant against the 1st Respondent.
Reasoning
The court found that the dismissal was unfair and unlawful due to the employer's failure to follow proper procedures and due to the lack of evidence supporting the claimant's misconduct.
Outcome
The 1st Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant compensatory damages and terminal benefits.
Orders
- The 1st Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant compensatory damages and terminal benefits.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Concession Agreement
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