Regina Ajwang' v Free Holiday Limited [2015] KEELRC 1111 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1111
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 1111 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2015
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaim for compensation for unlawful terminationCoramO. N. Makau
The court finds the termination of the claimant's employment was unfair and awards her Kshs. 323,553.25 in compensation, including one month's salary in lieu of notice, 13.25 leave days, 8 months' gross salary as compensation for unfair termination, and refunds of NSSF and NHIF deductions.
Facts
Claimant Regina Ajwang' was employed by Free Holiday Limited as a sales and marketing coordinator from June 2013. She was dismissed on May 5, 2014. She claimed she was owed Kshs. 652,720 in compensation, alleging wrongful termination and non-payment of accrued commission.
Issues
- whether the termination of the claimant's employment was unfair
- whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The court determined the termination was unfair due to lack of fair procedure and invalid reasons, and awarded compensation based on the claimant's gross monthly pay.
Outcome
In favor of the claimant
Remedies
- Kshs. 323,553.25 in compensation
- one month's salary in lieu of notice
- 13.25 leave days
- 8 months' gross salary as compensation for unfair termination
- refunds of NSSF and NHIF deductions
Authorities cited
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