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Nyabwari v Label Converters Ltd (Cause 139 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 3993 (KLR) (10 June 2022) (Judgment)

[2022] KEELRC 3993 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
3993
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 3993 (KLR)
Decided
10 June 2022
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from a Labour Court decisionCoramJAMES RIKA
Claimant is awarded 4 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination, 1-month salary in lieu of notice, and annual leave at Kshs. 21,710.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Machine Operator by Respondent in 2014. In October 2016, his contract was terminated without notice. He joined the printing Union (KUPRIPUPA) in May 2016.

Issues

  • Unfair termination
  • Service pay
  • Annual leave
  • Underpayment of salary
  • Dismissal on account of joining KUPRIPUPA

Reasoning

Claimant's employment was terminated without notice and without a warning, and he was not paid terminal dues. He was not eligible for service pay and has not established underpayment of salary.

Outcome

Claimant wins, Respondent pays compensation and costs.

Orders

  • Annual leave at Kshs. 21,710
  • Compensation at Kshs. 53,760
  • Notice at Kshs. 13,440

Remedies

  • Annual leave
  • Compensation for unfair termination
  • Notice pay

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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