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Kenya National Private Security Workers’ Union v Bob Morgan Security Services Limited (Cause 1027 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 308 (KLR) (29 January 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KEELRC 308 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
308
Citation
[2025] KEELRC 308 (KLR)
Decided
29 January 2025
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramDKN MARETE
The court finds a case of unlawful termination of employment and orders relief as stated.

Facts

The grievant, Philip Mbura Arigga, was dismissed by Bob Morgan Security Services Limited on grounds of not reporting to work on 17th March, 2016. He claimed unfair dismissal and sought compensation.

Issues

  • Unlawful termination of employment
  • Claimant's entitlement to relief

Reasoning

The court finds the claimant's case more probable and orders relief based on unlawful termination.

Outcome

Claimant's case is upheld, and relief is granted.

Orders

  • Declaration of unlawful termination
  • One month salary in lieu of notice
  • Severance pay
  • Ten months compensation for unlawful termination
  • Pay for days worked up to 22nd March 2016
  • Certificate of service
  • Costs to be borne by the Respondent

Remedies

  • Declaration
  • Compensation
  • Certificate of service

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Labour Relations Act, 2007
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
  • Mary Chemweno Kiptui vs Kenya Pipeline Company limited (2014) eKLR
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