Anthony Kangethe Kanja v Oilfield Movers Limited [2021] KEELRC 378 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 378
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 378 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 November 2021
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramNZIOKI WA MAKAU
Holding
Termination of employment on January 13, 2016 was unfair and unlawful
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Truck Driver by Respondent from October 2014 to January 2016. He was injured on September 22, 2015, and was subsequently terminated on January 13, 2016.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Compensation for unlawful termination
Reasoning
Claimant was entitled to 3 months' salary as compensation due to premature termination without a hearing under Section 41 of the Employment Act.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- 3 months' salary as compensation
- Costs of the suit
- Interest on compensation at court rates
Remedies
- Compensation for unlawful termination
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Work Injury Benefits Act
Cases cited (1)
- Joseph Ouko Lwambe v Royal Garment Industries EPZ Limited
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