Samuel Ochieng Atinda v Nakuru Express Supplies & Services Ltd [2015] KEMC 2 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 2
- Citation
- [2015] KEMC 2 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from original trialCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The Court finds the Claimant was summarily dismissed unfairly and awards him 7 months wages compensation.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Low Loader Attendant by Respondent from January 2004. Claimant alleged unfair termination and sought underpayments and other reliefs. Respondent denied the claims.
Issues
- whether remuneration was inclusive of house allowance
- whether Claimant was dismissed or absconded from work
- whether the dismissal was unfair
- whether the Claimant was underpaid
- whether Claimant has outstanding leave and appropriate remedies
Reasoning
The Court found the Claimant was not dismissed but summarily dismissed unfairly due to the operation of the Employment Act, 2007, and the length of service.
Outcome
Claimant awarded 7 months wages compensation
Orders
- Claimant to have costs
Remedies
- 7 months wages compensation
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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