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Christine Nanjala Simiyu & another v Vegpro [K] Limited [2014] KEELRC 251 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 251 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
251
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 251 (KLR)
Decided
17 September 2014
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJames Rika
The Court declares the termination of the Claimants' contracts unfair and orders the Respondent to pay service pay and annual leave pay.

Facts

The Claimants were employed as Packers by the Respondent. The 1st Claimant was terminated on 16 April 2010, and the 2nd Claimant on 2 May 2010. Both claim unfair and unlawful termination.

Issues

  • Unfair and unlawful termination
  • Service pay and annual leave pay

Reasoning

The Court found the Respondent did not provide valid and fair reasons for termination and did not follow the Employment Act 2007.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • 1 month salary in lieu of notice for each Claimant
  • 18 days' salary for 4.5 and 7.5 years of service for each Claimant
  • 94.5 and 157.5 days of annual leave for each Claimant
  • 6 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination for each Claimant

Remedies

  • Service pay and annual leave pay

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act 2007
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