Lilian O. Ochang v Kenol Kobil Limited [2015] KEELRC 918 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 918
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 918 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 June 2015
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TypeWrongful TerminationPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramMajanja
Holding
The Court finds the termination procedurally and substantively unfair, and thus unlawful.
Facts
Lilian O. Ochang was employed by Kenol Kobil Limited as a Secretary from April 2000. In May 2012, the company announced a takeover by PUMA Energy, leading to a staff reduction. Ochang was pressured to resign but refused. She was subsequently terminated on August 13, 2012, for poor performance.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the Claimant's employment was justifiable and fair
- Whether the termination violated her constitutional rights
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
Reasoning
The Court held that the termination was not supported by a valid reason and violated procedural fairness requirements, as evidenced by the lack of a documented performance appraisal and the absence of an opportunity for the employee to respond.
Outcome
Affirmed
Remedies
- A declaration that the termination of her employment was unlawful
- A declaration that the termination violated her constitutional rights
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act, 2007
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- KSRITAWU Vs Stanley Kinyanjui and Magnate Ventures Ltd
- Jane Wairimu Machira V Mugo Waweru and Associates
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