Edgar Khaemba Pukah v County Assembly of Trans Nzoia [2017] KEELRC 113 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 113
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 113 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2017
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
Holding
The employment relationship existed and the termination was unfair.
Facts
The Claimant, Edgar Khaemba Pukah, was employed by the County Assembly of Trans Nzoia as a personal assistant from January 2015 to February 2016. The employment was terminated on February 16, 2016, without notice, and the Claimant alleged unfair termination.
Issues
- Whether there existed an employment relationship between the Claimant and the Respondent
- Whether the Respondent unfairly terminated the employment relationship
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
- Whether the Respondent has proved its counterclaim against the Claimant and if the Respondent is entitled to the remedies sought therein
Reasoning
The court held that the employment relationship was valid due to the existence of a letter of appointment and letter of termination. The termination was found to be unfair as it lacked due process.
Outcome
The court found the termination unfair and ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant notice, annual leave, and compensation.
Orders
- The Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant notice, annual leave, and compensation due to the unfair termination
Remedies
- Notice, annual leave, and compensation
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- County Governments Act
Cases cited (2)
- Employment Act
- County Governments Act
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