Ruth Mueni Kioko v Tikoo & Company Limited [2018] KEELRC 2039 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2039
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2039 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 May 2018
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant won against RespondentCoramByram Ongaya
The court finds the termination unfair and orders the respondent to pay the claimant Kshs.63,439.00 by June 1, 2018, and to deliver a certificate of service.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a machine operator from December 2003 to June 4, 2006. She was verbally terminated without notice by her boss, Herman, who was the respondent's director. She had not been given annual leave or paid in lieu of annual leave.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Loss of future earnings
Reasoning
The court found the termination to be unfair due to lack of due process and a valid reason. The claimant was awarded costs of the suit fixed at Kshs.40,000.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Payment of Kshs.63,439.00 by June 1, 2018
- Delivery of a certificate of service by June 1, 2018
Remedies
- Declaration of unfair termination
- Payment of Kshs.63,439.00
Authorities cited
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