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Jasper Mwenda Ikiara v Housing Finance Limited [2015] KEELRC 943 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 943 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
943
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 943 (KLR)
Decided
12 June 2015
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's appeal dismissedCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

Judgment entered for the claimant for unfair termination, 12 months' salaries compensation, and costs.

Facts

Claimant was employed by Housing Finance Limited as a branch manager. He was given targets but did not participate in their negotiation. He received a performance improvement program (PIP) letter but no targets. He was dismissed and claimed unfair termination, discrimination, and underpayment.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination was unfair.
  2. Whether the claimant is entitled to 12 months' salaries as compensation for unfair termination.
  3. Whether the claimant is entitled to compensation for discrimination.
  4. Whether the claimant is entitled to house allowance.

Reasoning

The court found the termination unfair due to lack of negotiation on targets and the absence of a disciplinary hearing. The claimant was entitled to 6 months' gross salaries as compensation. The house allowance provision was found to be a consolidation of rent, thus the claim failed.

Outcome

Claimant's appeal successful

Orders

  • An order declaring the termination unfair.
  • An award of Kshs.1,726,074.00 in 12 months' salaries.
  • An award of costs of the suit.

Remedies

  • Declaration of unfair termination.
  • Compensation of Kshs.1,726,074.00.
  • Award of costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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