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Joseph Oluoch Omung’weso v Olympic Maisonettes Resident’s Association [2021] KEELRC 297 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 297 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
297
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 297 (KLR)
Decided
3 December 2021
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Summary at a glance

The termination of the Claimant’s employment was procedurally unfair.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Night Guard from December 2010 to February 2015. He claims his termination was unlawful and seeks compensation for unpaid public holidays, payment in lieu of notice, and gratuity.

Issues

  • Whether the termination of the Claimant’s employment was procedurally fair.
  • Whether the termination of the Claimant’s employment was substantively fair.
  • What reliefs can be availed to the Claimant, if any in the circumstances of this matter?
  • Who should bear the costs of this suit?

Reasoning

The court found that the Respondent did not provide the Claimant with reasons for his termination and did not give him a fair hearing.

Outcome

The Claimant is awarded compensation for 12 months’ gross salary and service gratuity.

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