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Jennifer Nzula Mwalili v Vert Limited [2019] [2019] KEELRC 1313 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 1313 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1313
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 1313 (KLR)
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaim Proceeds to Formal ProofCoramJames Rika, Byram Ongaya
Holding

Claimant's prayers, except for overtime, are adequately established. The Claimant shall have the prayers on salary for the month of May 2014, compensation for unfair termination, notice, and annual leave, all totaled at Kshs. 169,200.

Facts

Claimant Jennifer Nzula Mwalili was employed by Respondent Vert Limited as a Packer from 2011 to 2014. She was locked out on August 4, 2014, and informed of summary dismissal for absenteeism. She earned a monthly salary of Kshs. 10,575.

Issues

  1. Unfair dismissal
  2. Salary for May 2014
  3. Compensation for unfair termination
  4. Notice pay
  5. Annual leave pay

Reasoning

Claimant showed she was employed and earned a monthly salary. Respondent failed to justify termination and failed to justify termination.

Outcome

Claimant wins, granted Kshs. 169,200 in total, costs, and interest.

Orders

  • Interest
  • Any other suitable relief

Remedies

  • Salary for the month of May 2014
  • Compensation for unfair termination
  • Notice pay
  • Annual leave pay

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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