Janet Munguti v Marionson Holdings Limited [2019] KEELRC 1387 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1387
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1387 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks compensation for unfair dismissalCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Termination of employment was unfair and unlawful
Facts
Claimant was dismissed by Respondent on grounds of scolding a pupil in front of others, causing emotional breakdown. She denied the incident and claimed unfair dismissal.
Issues
- Fairness of termination
- Compensation for wrongful dismissal
Reasoning
Claimant was dismissed without being given an opportunity to be heard and without evidence of misconduct.
Outcome
Claimant awarded compensation for unfair dismissal, service pay, and compensation for unlawful termination
Orders
- Award of compensation for 1 month notice, 1 year service, and 6 months compensation
- Payment of service pay
- Award of 1 month salary as compensation
- Payment of costs and interest
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair dismissal
- Service pay
- Compensation for unlawful termination
Authorities cited
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