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Walter Ambito Otieno v Chemelil Sugar Company Ltd [2021] KEELRC 402 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 402 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
402
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 402 (KLR)
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TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureRespondent's Motion for Summary JudgmentCoramRADIDO STEPHEN, MCIARB
The termination of the Claimant's employment was fair, and the Respondent was not in breach of contract save for underpayment of wages which is allowed in the sum of Kshs 174,416/-

Facts

Claimant was terminated on 2 December 2014 for alleged misconduct, and the Respondent issued a show-cause notice on 13 August 2013. The Claimant admitted culpability and the Respondent provided audit reports.

Issues

  • Unfair termination of employment
  • Breach of contract
  • Underpayment of wages
  • Accumulated leave
  • House allowance

Reasoning

The Court found the Respondent in substantial compliance with procedural fairness and that the reasons for termination were valid and fair. The Claimant admitted culpability and the audit reports supported the Respondent's findings.

Outcome

Claimant not eligible for compensation or damages

Remedies

  • Underpayment of wages in the sum of Kshs 174,416/-

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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