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Mulwa v Style Industries Limited (Cause 1186 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 3964 (KLR) (22 September 2022) (Judgment)

[2022] KEELRC 3964 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
3964
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 3964 (KLR)
Decided
22 September 2022
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's Case, Respondent's CaseCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding

The termination was substantively and procedurally unfair, and the claimant is entitled to compensation.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a general labourer and later as a quality controller. His employment was terminated on July 5, 2016, due to alleged misconduct.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination of the claimant's employment was lawful and fair
  2. Whether the claimant is entitled to the remedies sought

Reasoning

The termination was based on charges not proven and the claimant was denied an opportunity to respond. The claimant is awarded 8 months' salary in compensation.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Award of 8 months' salary in compensation
  • Award of a certificate of service
  • Award of costs of the case

Remedies

  • 8 months' salary in compensation
  • Interest on the award
  • Certificate of service
  • Costs of the case

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act 2007
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