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Wepukhulu v Tofada Security Services Limited (Appeal E102 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 1405 (KLR) (14 March 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEELRC 1405 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1405
Citation
[2024] KEELRC 1405 (KLR)
Decided
14 March 2024
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Hon. Chembani L.CoramM MBARŨ, J
The court found the termination of employment was not fair and justified, and ordered the respondent to pay various compensation claims.

Facts

The appellant, Gabrill Wepukhulu, claimed he was employed by the respondent, Tofada Security Services Limited, as a night security guard from January 31, 2020, to July 21, 2020. He alleged he was dismissed without notice, hearing, or payment of terminal dues. The respondent claimed gross misconduct and absconding duty.

Issues

  • Whether the termination of employment was fair and justified
  • Whether the claim of redundancy was valid

Reasoning

The court held that the respondent failed to provide a letter of termination and did not follow the procedural requirements for termination of employment. The court also found that the claim of redundancy was not valid.

Outcome

Affirmed the trial court's decision and ordered the respondent to pay various compensation claims.

Orders

  • Ordered the respondent to pay notice pay, salary for June, underpayment, O&O, public holidays, unspent contract term, and 12 months' compensation

Remedies

  • Compensation for various claims

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2011
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (5)
  • Postal Corporation of Kenya v Andrew K. Tanui
  • Nanyuki Water and Sewerage Company Ltd v Ntiritu
  • Gumba v Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
  • Jalang’o v Amicabre Travel Safaris Limited
  • Walwanda v Radar Security Limited
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