Senata Margaret v Hot Point Appliances (K) Limited [2018] KEELRC 263 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 263
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 263 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The court finds the termination unfair and awards 3 months salary as compensation for unfair termination, 7 days salary as notice, and costs of the suit.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a casual worker by Respondent. He was placed on an annual contract in 2013 and sustained injuries in a delivery van accident. He was forced to return to work despite not fully recovering and was later terminated without notice or warning.
Issues
- Unfair termination of contract
- Payment of salary in lieu of notice
- Compensation for unfair termination
Reasoning
The contract was terminated prematurely without notice, contrary to the obligation to give a 7-day notice. The court finds the termination unfair.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- 3 months salary as compensation for unfair termination
- 7 days salary as notice
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Notice salary
- Payment of costs
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