Millicent Liani v Catapult Brand Consulting Limited [2018] KEELRC 1136 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1136
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2018
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TypeContract DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court decision
Holding
The Court held that the Respondent was liable for the constructive termination of the contract due to the failure to pay the claimant's salary for February and March 2013.
Facts
Claimant was employed by Respondent under a 4-month fixed-term contract for a salary of Kshs.50,000 per month. She left the employment on 2.4.2013 citing failure by the Respondent to pay her salary for February and March 2013.
Issues
- Who was liable for the premature termination of the contract.
- What orders should the court make in the circumstances.
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent's failure to pay the claimant's salary for two months was a material breach of the contract, entitling the claimant to repudiate the contract and resulting in constructive termination.
Outcome
The Court ordered the Respondent to pay the claimant Kshs.75,000 as unpaid salary for the 45 days worked.
Orders
- Respondent to pay Claimant Kshs.75,000 as unpaid salary for 45 days worked
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