Elizabeth Adhiambo Oduor v Shalin Vora [2017] KEELRC 1804 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1804
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1804 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 February 2017
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks compensation for wrongful termination and underpayment.CoramABUODHA JORUM NELSON
Holding
The court awards the claimant compensation for one month's salary in lieu of notice, one month's salary in lieu of leave, severance pay, salary underpayment, public holidays, and annual leave.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a housemaid from July 2007 to April 2012. The respondent terminated her services on April 24, 2012, without notice. The claimant received a payment of Kshs 60,000/= as terminal dues but contested the amount.
Issues
- Whether the termination was wrongful.
- Compensation for wrongful termination and underpayment.
Reasoning
The court found that the termination was not wrongful as the respondent provided notice and followed the Employment Act's provisions for redundancy.
Outcome
Claimant wins, awarded Kshs 59,473 in compensation.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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