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Winfred Muthina John v Hatua Likoni Organisation & 2 others [2018] KEELRC 1587 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1587 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1587
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1587 (KLR)
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding

Termination was unfair due to procedural and validity of reason issues.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Mentoring and Career Guide Coordinator by the 1st Respondent. She was terminated on allegations of failing to report for duty, threatening to injure a fellow employee, and injuring a minor. She did not receive a letter to show cause against the allegations.

Issues

  1. Fairness of termination
  2. Compensation for unfair termination
  3. Notice pay
  4. Rest days and accrued annual leave

Reasoning

The Court found that the termination was unfair as there was no evidence to support the other two allegations and the Respondents failed to establish the reason for the decision.

Outcome

Claimant is granted the equivalent of 10 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 331,700; notice pay at Kshs. 33,170; and a Certificate of Service.

Orders

  • Termination was unfair
  • The Respondent shall pay the equivalent of 10 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 331,700; and notice pay at Kshs. 33,170- total Kshs. 364,870
  • Certificate of Service to issue
  • No order on the costs
  • Interest granted at 14% per annum from the date of Judgment till payment is made in full

Remedies

  • Compensation for unfair termination
  • Notice pay
  • Certificate of Service

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act 2007
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