Julia Waruguru Kahihia & another v Thika the Blend Limited t/a the Blend [2018] KEELRC 1432 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1432
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1432 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 July 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding
Judgment for the Claimants, including salary, house allowance arrears, compensation for unlawful dismissal, interest, and costs.
Facts
Claimants were dismissed as bar attendants from Thika The Blend Limited. They alleged wrongful dismissal due to alleged theft and non-payment of salaries and benefits. Respondent denied the claims and counterclaimed for losses allegedly caused by the Claimants.
Issues
- Constructive dismissal
- Procedural fairness
- Substantive fairness
- Payment of arrears and compensation
Reasoning
Dismissal was found to be unfair and unlawful due to lack of procedural and substantive fairness, and the Claimants were not held against their will.
Outcome
Judgment for the Claimants
Orders
- Julia Waruguru Kahihia: Kshs. 11,500/- one month salary, Kshs. 12,000/- house allowance arrears, Kshs. 138,000/- compensation for unlawful dismissal, interest on arrears, certificate of service, costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensation for unlawful dismissal
- Interest on arrears
- Certificate of service
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
Cases cited (1)
- Walter Anuro v TSC
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