Truckers Paradise Limited v Kilunda (Appeal E146 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 1471 (KLR) (20 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1471
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 1471 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 March 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Hon. Akee delivered on 6 December 2023 in Mombasa CMELRC No. E121 of 2020CoramM MBARŨ, J
The appeal is dismissed with costs. The award of compensation is set aside, and the award of notice pay is not justified.
Facts
The respondent claimed unfair termination of employment on September 26, 2010, without reason or due process. He was summoned to a sham disciplinary hearing and dismissed on September 25, 2020.
Issues
- award of compensation
- award of notice pay
- award of leave pay
Reasoning
The court found the termination of employment to be unfair but not without just cause. The compensation award of Kshs. 100,000 is not commensurate with the gross wage of Kshs. 20,200 per month. The notice pay is not justified.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Orders
- Award of compensation set aside
- Award of notice pay not justified
Remedies
- Costs awarded to the appellant
Authorities cited
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