Alwang’a v Cedar Springs Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 1600 of 2016) [2025] KEELRC 2073 (KLR) (10 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2073
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 2073 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 July 2025
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's Ex-parte ClaimCoramHS WASILWA
Holding
Claimant awarded 1 month's salary in lieu of notice, 8 months' salary for unfair dismissal, and underpayment of salary. House allowance and other claims are time barred.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a gardener by Respondent from February 2, 2012, until March 3, 2016. He was terminated without notice and for cause, allegedly for stealing gardening tools and a wheelbarrow.
Issues
- Unpaid salary
- Underpayment of basic pay
- House allowance
- Unfair dismissal
- Compensation for unfair dismissal
- Appointment letter
- Certificate of service
- Costs
Reasoning
Claimant proved he was unfairly terminated and awarded compensation. Respondent's theft claims were not substantiated.
Outcome
Claimant awarded Kshs 159,850/-
Orders
- Respondent to pay costs and interest from the date of the judgment
Remedies
- 1 month's salary in lieu of notice
- 8 months' salary for unfair dismissal
- Underpayment of salary
- House allowance
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Evidence Act
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