Claire Njeri Muigai v Lady Lori Kenya Limited [2016] KEELRC 32 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 32
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 32 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 September 2016
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaim and Counter-claim filed, both parties filed written submissions.CoramM. MBARU
Holding
The court held that the termination was unfair and that the counter-claim should be allowed.
Facts
The claimant, Claire Njeri Muigai, was employed by Lady Lori Kenya Limited as a Pilot. The employment was initially oral and later confirmed by contract. The contract specified a probation period of three months, which ended on July 31, 2010. The claimant was terminated on August 17, 2010, without any reason provided.
Issues
- Whether the termination was unfair.
- Whether the counter-claim should be allowed.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the probation period was not extended with the employee's agreement, and the termination without a reason was unfair. The court also ruled that the counter-claim for a bond was not valid.
Outcome
The court found the termination unfair and allowed the counter-claim.
Orders
- The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant the amount due of Kshs.286,534.00.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Peris Nyambura Kimani versus Dalbit Group, Petition No.63 of 2014
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