Patrick Amimo v International Peace Support Training Unit [2014] KEELRC 1300 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1300
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 1300 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2014
The Claimant’s probation period expired on 30th June 2014 and he was not on probation at the time of termination of his employment contract. The termination was lawful.
Facts
Claimant Patrick Amimo was employed by Respondent International Peace Support Training Unit on 27th March 2012 for a fixed term of two years with a probation period of 3 months ending on 30th June 2012. His salary was Kshs.85,407.58. The probation period expired on 30th June 2014. The Respondent terminated the Claimant's employment on 14th August 2012 for various reasons.
Issues
- Whether or not the Claimant’s probation was extended.
- Whether the Claimant’s termination was lawful.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The Claimant was never informed of the extension of his probation period. The Respondent's letters of confirmation were written after the claimant's case was filed in court. The termination was lawful as the Claimant was given reasons for termination and subjected to a disciplinary hearing.
Outcome
The Claimant's termination was lawful.
Remedies
- Damages for unlawful dismissal and one month's salary in lieu of notice.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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