Daniel Musya Muia v Dodwell & Company (East Africa) Limited [2021] KEELRC 1761 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1761
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1761 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 May 2021
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramKLR Radido
The dismissal was not lawful and fair, and the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought.
Facts
The Claimant, Daniel Musya Muia, was employed as a Tractor Driver by Dodwell & Company (East Africa) Limited from November 1, 2014, until July 21, 2017. He was dismissed on July 21, 2017, without a termination letter. The Claimant claims the dismissal was unfair and unlawful.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's dismissal was lawful and fair
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
Reasoning
The dismissal was based on a charge of siphoning diesel, but the Claimant denied involvement. The Court found the dismissal procedure to be unfair as it did not provide the Claimant with a proper opportunity to respond to the charges.
Outcome
The Claimant's claim for unfair termination and payment of terminal dues is upheld.
Orders
- The Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant compensation for unfair termination and terminal dues.
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination and terminal dues
Authorities cited
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