Transport Workers Union (K) v Roy Parcel Services Limited (Cause E992 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 3407 (KLR) (27 November 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3407
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 3407 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 November 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's appeal against unfair dismissal and terminal benefits, Respondent's counterclaim for damages and costsCoramJW KELI, Ladyship Nyamweya P., Lordship Waweru
The court found the termination of the employment of the grievants to be unfair and ordered the Respondent to pay the terminal benefits as recommended by the Ministry of Labour.
Facts
The Claimant, Transport Workers Union (K), filed a lawsuit against the Respondent, Roy Parcel Services Limited, alleging unfair dismissal and seeking terminal benefits for five grievants. The Respondent filed a counterclaim for damages and costs.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the employment of the grievants was proved on a balance of probabilities as unfair
- Whether the grievants were entitled to relief sought
- Whether the counterclaim was merited
Reasoning
The court determined that the termination was unfair based on the evidence presented and the grievants' union membership.
Outcome
The court upheld the claimant's claims and dismissed the respondent's counterclaim.
Orders
- The Respondent be ordered to pay each individual Grievant his/her lawful terminal benefits as recommended by the Ministry of Labour
Remedies
- Payment of terminal benefits as recommended by the Ministry of Labour
Authorities cited
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