Njoroge v Ngarariga Girls Secondary School (Cause 1267 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 12919 (KLR) (14 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 12919
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 12919 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 October 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramSTELLA RUTTO
Holding
The court found the claimant's termination to be unfair and unlawful, and awarded him one month's salary in lieu of notice and costs.
Facts
The claimant, Simon Mungai Njoroge, was employed as a watchman at Ngarariga Girls Secondary School from October 27, 2001 until August 19, 2015. He was summarily dismissed on August 19, 2015.
Issues
- Whether the claimant's termination was unfair and unlawful
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The court determined that the employer failed to provide substantive justifications for the claimant's dismissal and did not follow due process.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the claimant
Orders
- Award of one month's salary in lieu of notice
- Award of costs to the claimant
Remedies
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
- Costs awarded to the claimant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
- Walter Ogal Anuro v Teachers Service Commission
- Chairman Board of Directors (National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation) v Meshack M. Saboke & 2 others
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