Muchiri v Netco Management Limited (Cause 233 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 1204 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1204
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 1204 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramSC RUTTO
The claimant's termination was found to be unlawful.
Facts
Claimant Jackson Muchiri was terminated by respondent Netco Management Limited following a robbery incident. The claimant was acquitted of the charges.
Issues
- Whether there was a valid and fair reason to warrant the claimant’s termination from employment.
- Was the claimant subjected to a fair process prior to termination?
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant was not charged with the robbery and was acquitted, thus the termination was not based on a valid reason.
Outcome
The claimant was awarded compensation and notice pay.
Orders
- Award of compensation in the amount of Kshs 148,400.
- Award of one month's salary in lieu of notice.
Remedies
- Compensation and notice pay.
Authorities cited
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