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Julia Waruguru Kahihia & another v Thika the Blend Limited t/a the Blend [2018] KEELRC 1432 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1432 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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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

  1. Constructive dismissal
  2. Procedural fairness
  3. Substantive fairness
  4. 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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