Rashid Wetoto Lukhadu v Nation Media Group Limited [2021] KEELRC 865 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 865
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 865 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 2021
Summary at a glance
The court found the termination of the claimant's employment was unlawful and awarded him compensation including one month's salary in lieu of notice, salary for 23 days worked, 6 months' salary as compensation, unpaid annual leave, and costs.
Facts
The claimant, Rashid Wetoto Lukhadu, was terminated by the respondent, Nation Media Group Limited. He filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for unlawful dismissal.
Issues
- Termination of employment
- Compensation for unlawful dismissal
Reasoning
The court applied Section 24 of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (Procedure) Rules 2016, finding the case to be a test case and thus the issues to be similar. The court also considered Section 49 of the Employment Act.
Outcome
Claimant awarded Kshs.491,168 plus costs.
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