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Richard Owino Odera v Star of the Sea High School & another [2018] KEELRC 571 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 571 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
571
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 571 (KLR)
Decided
22 November 2018
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding

Termination was unfair and the Respondents are ordered to pay 1 month salary in lieu of notice and 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Computer Teacher by Respondents from 2007. He was terminated on 26th November 2016 without notice or compensation. The Respondents retained him despite a Computer Teacher being posted by the Teachers Service Commission.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination
  2. Compensation for underpayment of salary

Reasoning

The termination was not based on valid reasons and was not carried out in accordance with fair procedure, falling short of statutory standards.

Outcome

Claimant's appeal successful

Orders

  • Termination declared unfair
  • Respondents to pay 1 month salary in lieu of notice and 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination
  • Costs to the Claimant
  • Interest allowed at 14% per annum

Remedies

  • Compensation for underpayment of salary
  • 1 month salary in lieu of notice
  • 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act 2007
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