Christine Kagendo Maore v BOB Morgan Services Ltd [2016] KEELRC 1712 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the termination was unfair
- 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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