Peter Kioko Wambua v Registered Trustees Gertrude's Children Hospital [2014] KEELRC 916 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 916
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 916 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 April 2014
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial
Holding
The Court found that the Claimant's resignation was due to coercion and duress, leading to a situation of constructive dismissal.
Facts
The Claimant, Peter Kioko Wambua, was employed by the Respondent, Gertrude's Children Hospital, as a Project and Maintenance Manager from November 15, 2010 to October 19, 2011. Allegations of fraud were made against him, leading to his forced resignation.
Issues
- Mode of separation of the Claimant from the Respondent's employment
- Whether the circumstances were so severe as to constitute coercion leading to inevitable resignation
Reasoning
The Court adopted the Claimant's account of the meeting on October 19, 2011, finding that the circumstances were severe enough to constitute coercion, leading to the resignation.
Outcome
The Court ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant 67% bonus, accrued leave days, 3 months' salary in lieu of notice, and costs plus interest.
Orders
- The Respondent to pay the Claimant 67% bonus of Kshs. 163,949
- The Respondent to pay the Claimant accrued leave days of Kshs. 214,700
- The Respondent to pay the Claimant 3 months' salary in lieu of notice of Kshs. 644,100
- The Respondent to pay the Claimant costs plus interest
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Singh Vs Singh [1971] 2 All ER 828
- Emmanuel Mutisya Solomon Vs Agility Logistics (Industrial Court Cause No 1448 of 2011)
- Farber Vs Royal Trust Co [1997] 1 S.C.R
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