Odoyo v Invesco Assurance Company Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 672B of 2014) [2024] KEELRC 1270 (KLR) (23 May 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1270
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 1270 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 May 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureClaimant's appeal against summary dismissalCoramMathews Nderi Nduma
Dismissal was unlawful and unfair, claimant awarded compensation equivalent to 8 months' salary and interest
Facts
Claimant was dismissed without notice or justifiable reason on 12/7/2013, accused of executing duties negligently leading to a loss of Kshs. 2,118,257/=. He was given 14 days to show cause and was not given all the files for reconciliation.
Issues
- Unlawful and unfair dismissal
- Reliefs sought including salary in lieu of notice, leave days, salary for remainder of contract, and damages
Reasoning
Claimant proved unlawful and unfair dismissal, awarded compensation and other remedies as per section 49 of the Employment Act.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal successful
Orders
- Awarded Kshs. 44,090/= in lieu of notice
- Awarded Kshs. 352,720/= in compensation
- Awarded interest from date of judgment
- Awarded costs of the suit
- Awarded certificate of service within 30 days
Remedies
- Compensation
- Notice pay
- Interest
- Costs
- Certificate of service
Authorities cited
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