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Allan Dan Ayuo v Chairman, Langata Constituency Development Fund [2018] KEELRC 670 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 670 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
670
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 670 (KLR)
Decided
9 November 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's case was heard on the basis of the initial Memorandum of Claim.CoramRadido Stephen
Holding

The Court finds that the termination of the Claimant's contract was unfair and awards compensation, gratuity, and salary in lieu of notice.

Facts

Claimant was employed as an Accounts Assistant by the Constituency Development Fund, Langata Constituency. The contract was terminated on 10 October 2013 without notice, and the Claimant alleged unfair termination and breach of contract.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination of employment
  2. Remedies for premature termination

Reasoning

The Court found that the employer did not provide a written notice of termination as required by the Employment Act, 2007, and did not afford the Claimant an opportunity to make representations.

Outcome

Claimant awarded Kshs 410,000 in total compensation.

Remedies

  • Salary in lieu of notice
  • Gratuity
  • Compensation

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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