Cheruiyot & 3 others v Sunrise(1976) Limited (Cause 391, 390, 389 & 388 of 2015 (Consolidated)) [2022] KEELRC 111 (KLR) (31 May 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 111
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 111 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 May 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding
The termination was unfair and unjustified.
Facts
Claimants were dismissed for allegedly purchasing milk from a neighbor's farm, despite no investigation or disciplinary hearing. They were team leaders and were held accountable for the actions of one of their team members.
Issues
- Unlawful termination
- Fairness of termination
- Unpaid salary and benefits
Reasoning
The court found that the dismissal was not supported by a valid reason and no disciplinary process was followed. The court awarded compensation and reinstatement.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- 1 month salary in lieu of notice for each claimant
- 10 months salary as compensation for unlawful dismissal
- Salary for February 2015 for each claimant
- Each claimant should be issued with a certificate of service
- Respondent to pay costs of the suit plus interest
Remedies
- Reinstatement
- Compensation for unlawful dismissal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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