Mulwa v Style Industries Limited (Cause 1186 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 3964 (KLR) (22 September 2022) (Judgment)
- 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
- Whether the termination of the claimant's employment was lawful and fair
- 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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