Kenya Airways PLC v Alex Wainaina Mbugua [2018] KECA 739 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 739
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 739 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 January 2018
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant seeks stay of execution of the Employment & Labour Relations Court's judgment and decree pending an intended appeal.CoramP. O. KIAGE, W. OUKO, ASIKE MAKHANDIA
Holding
The Court of Appeal upheld the Employment & Labour Relations Court's decision to declare the termination unfair and ordered reinstatement.
Facts
Respondent was a Group Finance Director at Kenya Airways PLC until his termination on January 19, 2016. He subsequently filed a claim for unfair termination, payment of terminal benefits, and reinstatement.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the respondent's employment was unfair.
- Whether the Employment & Labour Relations Court's judgment and decree should be stayed pending an appeal.
Reasoning
The Employment & Labour Relations Court found the termination unfair and ordered reinstatement, which the Court of Appeal affirmed.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Stay of execution of the Employment & Labour Relations Court's judgment and decree pending an intended appeal.
- Reinstatement of the respondent as Group Finance Director.
Remedies
- Reinstatement to the position of Group Finance Director.
- Payment of salary for 3 years and compensation amounting to 12 months' salary at the last gross salary.
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