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Hildah Mwangale v Fiyabi Fisiquot [2017] KEELRC 452 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 452 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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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

  1. Whether the termination of employment was fair and justified.
  2. 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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