Albert Maina Gakaya v Panari Hotel Limited (Cause 1111 of 2013) [2017] KEELRC 842 (KLR) (Employment and Labour) (28 July 2017) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 842
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 842 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2017
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TypeWrongful TerminationPostureClaimant's Motion for Summary Judgment Granted
Holding
Claimant awarded 11 days' salary for March 2013, Kshs.61,466/= in lieu of one month's notice, and Kshs.22,537/= for 11 days' salary.
Facts
Claimant Albert Maina Gakaya was employed by Panari Hotel Limited as an IT specialist from August 2009 until his dismissal on 11th March 2013. He claimed wrongful termination and sought compensation for arrears, notice pay, and lost earnings.
Issues
- Wrongful termination
- Notice pay
- Lost earnings compensation
Reasoning
Claimant proved he worked for 11 days in March 2013 and was dismissed without notice. The respondent failed to justify the dismissal.
Outcome
Claimant's motion granted
Orders
- Claimant awarded 11 days' salary for March 2013
- Claimant awarded Kshs.61,466/= in lieu of one month's notice
- Claimant awarded Kshs.22,537/= for 11 days' salary
Remedies
- Notice pay
- Lost earnings compensation
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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