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Richard Mambo Okari v Hwansung Industries (K) Limited [2022] KEELRC 340 (KLR)

[2022] KEELRC 340 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
340
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 340 (KLR)
Decided
24 March 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramAnna Ngibuini Mwau
The court finds the Claimant was unlawfully terminated and awards him compensation for unfair termination.

Facts

The Claimant, Richard Mambo Okari, sued the Respondent, Hwansung Industries (K) Limited, for unfair, unlawful and wrongful termination of his services and non-payment of his terminal benefits.

Issues

  • Unfair termination
  • Non-payment of terminal benefits
  • Employment contract

Reasoning

The court held that the Respondent did not provide a valid reason for the termination and did not follow a fair procedure, thus the termination was unfair.

Outcome

In favor of the Claimant

Orders

  • Unpaid salary for May for 17 days
  • One month salary in lieu of notice
  • Untaken leave allowance
  • Compensation for unfair termination
  • Certificate of service issued

Remedies

  • Unpaid salary
  • Notice pay
  • Leave allowance
  • Compensation
  • Certificate of service

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Labour Institutions Act
  • Employment Act
Cases cited (1)
  • David Kipkosgei Muttai v Green Palms Academy (2014) eKLR
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