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Andrea Turuke Olinga v Powerview Solutions Limited [2015] KEELRC 837 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 837 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
837
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 837 (KLR)
Decided
10 June 2015
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks compensation for wrongful termination and non-payment of terminal dues.CoramM. MBARU
Holding

Claimant was unfairly terminated and awarded compensation, shares contribution, notice pay, and prorated leave.

Facts

Claimant was employed as Operations Manager by Respondent on a renewable contract. She was terminated without notice or reasons, and her contributions to share purchase were not effected.

Issues

  1. Unlawful termination
  2. Non-payment of terminal dues
  3. Compensation for unlawful termination

Reasoning

The court found no notice issued, no reasons given, and no compliance with the Employment Act, leading to an unfair termination.

Outcome

Claimant awarded compensation of Kshs.180,000, shares contribution of Kshs.242,000, notice pay of Kshs.30,000, and prorated leave of Kshs.27,500.

Orders

  • A declaration that the Claimant was unfairly terminated by the Respondent.
  • Compensation granted at Kshs.180,000.
  • Salaries due and shares contribution at Kshs.242,000.
  • Notice pay at Kshs.30,000.
  • Prorated leave at Kshs.27,500.
  • Costs of the suit.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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