QUEENVELLE ATIENO OWALA V CENTRE FOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE [2013] KEELRC 261 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 261
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 261 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 May 2013
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding
Termination was unfair and compensation, including gratuities and earned leave days, is awarded to the Claimant.
Facts
Claimant, Queenvelle Atieno Owala, was employed by Respondent, Centre for Corporate Governance, from March 23, 2009. Her contract was initially for one year and was extended for two years. She was terminated on July 14, 2011, without valid reason.
Issues
- Unfair and unlawful termination
- Lost income
- Gratuities
- Earned leave days
Reasoning
The Court found that the termination was unfair due to lack of procedural guarantees and rules of natural justice. The Claimant was entitled to her accrued gratuities and earned leave days.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal upheld, compensation awarded
Orders
- Compensation, including gratuities and earned leave days, to be paid to the Claimant within 30 days of the delivery of this Award
Remedies
- Compensation
- Gratuities
- Earned leave days
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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