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Christine Kagendo Maore v BOB Morgan Services Ltd [2016] KEELRC 1712 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 1712 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1712
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 1712 (KLR)
Decided
12 February 2016
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant seeks compensation for unfair termination, respondent denies unfair terminationCoramONESMUS MAKAU
Holding

The termination was not unfair as it occurred during the probation period, and the claimant is awarded kshs.9,250/= plus a quarter of the costs of the suit and interest.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a sales and administration officer, placed under probation for 6 months. She was terminated on 7.4.2015 without prior notice, but was paid salary in lieu of notice.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination was unfair
  2. Whether the claimant is entitled to compensation for unfair termination

Reasoning

The termination was not subject to procedural fairness as it was during the probation period, and the claimant's salary in lieu of notice was underpaid.

Outcome

Judgment for the claimant in the sum of kshs.9,250/= plus a quarter of the costs of the suit and interest

Orders

  • Judgment for the claimant in the sum of kshs.9,250/= plus a quarter of the costs of the suit and interest

Remedies

  • Compensation for unfair termination is dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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