Ouma v ISL Kenya Limited (Cause 1051 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 4040 (KLR) (29 September 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 4040
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 4040 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2022
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from a decision of the Labour Relations CourtCoramJAMES RIKA
Holding
The Claimant's position is found to be redundant, but the termination process was flawed. The Claimant voluntarily discharged the Respondent from further claims after receiving payment.
Facts
The Claimant was terminated as a Loader on 24th August 2016 without notice, and was not given a hearing or compensation. He was paid Kshs. 18,997 on the date of termination.
Issues
- Unfair dismissal
- Invalid termination reason
- Procedure under the Employment Act
Reasoning
The Court found that the termination was not in accordance with the Employment Act, and the Claimant had already been paid.
Outcome
The Claim is dismissed.
Orders
- The Claim is dismissed.
- No order on the costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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