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Grace Achieng Ogot v Sukari Co-op Savings & Credit Society Ltd [2014] KEELRC 967 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 967 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
967
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 967 (KLR)
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramHellen Wasilwa
Holding

The termination was unfair and unjustified.

Facts

Claimant Grace Achieng Ogot was terminated by Sukari Co-op Savings & Credit Society Ltd on 27.2.2012, falsely accused of flouting, facilitating flouting and watching flouting of numerous loans resulting in a huge defaulted loan portfolio.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination
  2. Wrongful termination
  3. Evidence of wrong doing

Reasoning

The claimant was not given a hearing and there is no proof of the allegations presented to court.

Outcome

Claimant's termination found unfair and unjustified.

Orders

  • 1 month salary in lieu of notice
  • 12 months salary as damage for wrongful and unfair termination
  • Payment of gratuity
  • Certificate of service
  • Costs of the suit

Remedies

  • 1 month salary in lieu of notice
  • 12 months salary as damage for wrongful and unfair termination
  • Payment of gratuity
  • Certificate of service
  • Costs of the suit

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Employment Act
  • Constitution of Kenya
  • ILO Recommendation 166
Cases cited (3)
  • Employment Act
  • Constitution of Kenya
  • ILO Recommendation 166
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