Christine Martha Wanjiru Mwangi v Attorney General [2018] KEELRC 1193 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1193
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1193 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 May 2018
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramPresiding Judge
The claimant's termination was unlawful as she was performing her duties under a short-term contract rated as excellent performer. The court ordered the respondent to pay the claimant Kshs.400,000 for 10 months of service and pro-rated leave days.
Facts
Claimant was a civil servant employed by the Ministry of East African Community. She was engaged in a project with the British Department for International Development (DFID) and drafted the Ministry's strategic plan. She was offered a short-term contract but never issued a contract. She was terminated without notice and unpaid for 10 months.
Issues
- Unlawful termination of employment
- Damages for unpaid salary and benefits
- Emotional distress and humiliation
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant was engaged under a short-term contract and was not paid for 10 months. The court ruled that her termination was unlawful and ordered compensation.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Payment of Kshs.400,000 for 10 months of service
- Pro-rated leave days
- Order to the respondent to pay compensation for emotional distress
Remedies
- Compensation for unpaid salary
- Compensation for emotional distress
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