Oaga v G4S Kenya Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Claim E015 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 4097 (KLR) (28 September 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 4097
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 4097 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour Relations ClaimPostureClaimant v RespondentCoramDKN MARETE
The court finds the termination of employment unlawful and grants the claimant relief including salary in lieu of notice, compensation for unlawful termination, service gratuity, and costs.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a security guard from January 2, 1999, and was dismissed on October 15, 2018, for allegedly sleeping on duty. He claimed unlawful suspension and termination.
Issues
- Unlawful and wrongful suspension
- Unlawful and wrongful termination of employment
Reasoning
The court found the termination was not justified due to the claimant's long service and the isolated nature of the incident.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- One (1) months salary in lieu of notice
- Ten (10) months salary as compensation for unlawful termination
- Service gratuity for 19 years
- 15 days worked up to 15th October, 2018
- Costs of the claim met by the respondent
Remedies
- Salary in lieu of notice
- Compensation for unlawful termination
- Service gratuity
- Back pay
- Costs
Authorities cited
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