Peter Muendo Kiilu v Survo General Works [2022] KEELRC 589 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 589
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 589 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 March 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramJames Rika
Termination was unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant equivalent of 9 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination.
Facts
The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as an Attendant and later promoted to Manager. He was terminated on summary dismissal without valid reason and fair procedure. He claimed damages for wrongful withholding of terminal benefits and annual leave.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Deduction of terminal benefits
Reasoning
The termination was unfair in substance and procedure, and the Claimant worked for 9 years without any employment offense. The Respondent is bound to pay terminal benefits under the Employment Act.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- Termination was unfair
- Respondent to pay Claimant equivalent of 9 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination
- Costs to the Claimant
- Interest allowed at court rates, from the date of Judgment, till payment is made in full
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Refund of unlawful deductions
Authorities cited
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