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Mwashegwa v Apm Terminals Limited (Cause 55 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 1671 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)

[2022] KEELRC 1671 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1671
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 1671 (KLR)
Decided
27 May 2022
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant v RespondentCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The dismissal was not unfair, and the claimant is entitled to prorated January salary and a declaration that the dismissal was not unlawful.

Facts

Claimant James Wangio Mwashegwa was employed by Apm Terminals Limited on January 1, 2001, as an Operations lead and Depot Surveyor. He was terminated on January 18, 2018, without notice or payment in lieu.

Issues

  1. Unfair dismissal
  2. Payment in lieu of notice
  3. Leave pay
  4. Overtime pay
  5. January salary
  6. Certification of service

Reasoning

The respondent established valid reasons for termination, and due procedure was followed. The claimant's other claims were denied.

Outcome

Judgment entered for the respondent, dismissing the claimant's claims.

Orders

  • Payment of prorated January salary of Kshs. 35,419.40 by 01.07.2022
  • Each party to bear own costs of the suit
  • Declaration that the summary dismissal was not unfair or unlawful

Remedies

  • Prorated January salary
  • Declaration of non-unfair dismissal

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act, 2009
  • ILO Convention on Termination of Employment, 1982
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