Barmao v G4S Kenya Limited (Cause E184 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 1141 (KLR) (17 May 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1141
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 1141 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 May 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramSTELLA RUTTO
Holding
The termination was found to be unfair and the Respondent was ordered to pay compensatory damages and interest.
Facts
The Claimant, Daniel Kiprop Barmao, was employed by G4S Kenya Limited as a Vetting Manager and later promoted to Senior Human Resource Business Partner. He was terminated on grounds of gross misconduct.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent had a fair and valid reason to terminate the employment of the Claimant
- Was the Claimant accorded procedural fairness prior to being terminated from employment
- Is the Claimant entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The court found that the termination was based on gross misconduct rather than poor performance, and that the Claimant was not accorded procedural fairness.
Outcome
The Respondent was ordered to pay compensatory damages and interest.
Orders
- Compensatory damages in the sum of Kshs 522,150.00
- Interest on the amount in (a) at court rates from the date of Judgment until payment in full
Remedies
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Civil Procedure Act
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