Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) v Sasini Coffee House Limited [2014] KEELRC 137 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 137
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 137 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 November 2014
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TypeLabor DisputePostureClaimant won ex parte, Respondent failed to appearCoramMATHEWS N. NDUMA, PRINCIPAL JUDGE
Holding
The Court awards the Claimant one month's salary in lieu of notice, house allowance, public holidays, off-days, and leave days not taken. The total award is Kshs.127,000.
Facts
Claimant brought a suit on behalf of Grievant Edward Ling'ang'a, who was employed as an outlet manager. The Grievant was suspended due to a loss of Kshs.45,350 and later terminated. The Claimant sought compensation for various claims.
Issues
- Termination of employment
- Compensation for wrongful termination
- Payment of arrears and allowances
Reasoning
The Court views the case as one of normal termination due to the Grievant's admitted negligence in causing monetary shortages.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
- House allowance for 14 months
- Payment for five public holidays
- Payment for eleven off-days
- Leave days not taken for the year 2011
- Arrear salary for sixteen days worked in July 2011
Remedies
- Compensation for wrongful termination
- Payment of arrears and allowances
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act 2007
- Labour Relations Act 2007
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