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Leonard Lusinde Mukhaya v Oxford University Press East Africa Limited [2018] KEELRC 250 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 250 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
250
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 250 (KLR)
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from a Labour Relations Court decisionCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The Court finds the termination unfair and unjustified, and orders the Respondent to pay the Claimant 1 month's salary in lieu of notice, 8 months' compensation for unlawful redundancy, and costs of the suit.

Facts

The Claimant, Leonard Lusinde Mukhaya, worked for the Respondent, Oxford University Press East Africa Limited, for 22 years. He was terminated without notice and without justifiable cause, leading to psychological trauma and financial difficulties.

Issues

  • Unfair termination
  • Severance pay
  • Compensation for unlawful redundancy

Reasoning

The termination was without notice and without justifiable cause, and no consultation was done before the termination.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • 1 month's salary in lieu of notice
  • 8 months' compensation for unlawful redundancy
  • Costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Severance pay
  • Compensation for unlawful redundancy

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Labour Relations Act
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