Hildah Mwangale v Fiyabi Fisiquot [2017] KEELRC 452 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 452
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 452 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks notice pay, leave pay, house allowance, service gratuity, and compensation.CoramM. Mbaru
Holding
The termination of employment was unfair and unjustified.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a house-help by the Respondent, a Nigerian national, from October 2, 2019. She was verbally dismissed on October 31, 2016, without notice or reasons. The Respondent claimed diplomatic status, but failed to attend court.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was fair and justified.
- Whether the Respondent is entitled to diplomatic immunity.
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent failed to follow the statutory provisions for termination of employment, including notice and a hearing. The Respondent's claim of diplomatic status was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Claimant awarded compensation of Kshs.138,000.
Orders
- Claimant awarded compensation of Kshs.138,000.
- Claimant's testimony regarding the termination process accepted.
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs.138,000.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Wage Guidelines
Cases cited (1)
- Eugene Linyulu Isalambo v Barbro Ekvall (2016) eKLR
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