Joyce Kamairoh v The Property Show a.k.a. The Property Show With Nancy a.k.a. The Property Show With Muthoni [2018] KEELRC 2090 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2090
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2090 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 April 2018
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TypeUnfair dismissalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramRADIDO STEPHEN
Holding
The Claimant's contract was unfairly terminated, and she is entitled to pay in lieu of notice, house allowance, and compensation.
Facts
Claimant sued the Respondent for unfair dismissal and failure to compensate. The Respondent counterclaimed for 1 month pay in lieu of notice.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant absconded and if the abscondment terminated the employment contract
- Whether there was unfair termination of employment
- Whether the Claimant worked overtime
- Whether the Claimant's salary included house allowance
- Appropriate remedies
Reasoning
The Respondent did not make attempts to reach the Claimant to show cause for her absence, and the termination was unfair.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Pay in lieu of notice Kshs 40,000/-
- House allowance Kshs 60,000/-
- Compensation Kshs 40,000/-
- Respondent to issue a certificate of service
Remedies
- Pay in lieu of notice
- House allowance
- Compensation
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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