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Savachi M Amos v Seifee Bakeries [1968] Limited [2016] KEELRC 514 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 514 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
514
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 514 (KLR)
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding

Claimant's termination was instigated by him, and he is not entitled to compensation for unfair termination. The Respondent shortened the notice period by 24 days, and the Claimant is granted notice pay for the remainder of the notice period at Kshs. 12,792.

Facts

Claimant Savachi M. Amos was employed as a Chef by Respondent Seifee Bakeries [1968] Limited from July 2004. He issued a notice of termination on January 27, 2015, but the Respondent locked him out on February 4, 2015. The Claimant claimed unpaid annual leave and compensation for unfair termination.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination claim
  2. Unpaid annual leave claim
  3. Notice pay claim
  4. Service pay claim

Reasoning

The Court found the termination was instigated by the Claimant and denied compensation for unfair termination. The notice period was shortened by 24 days, and notice pay was granted for the remainder.

Outcome

Claimant's appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Notice of termination shortened by 24 days
  • Notice pay granted for the remainder of the notice period at Kshs. 12,792
  • Certificate of Service to issue
  • No order on costs

Remedies

  • Notice pay for the remainder of the notice period
  • Certificate of Service
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