Air Kenya Express Limited v Leonard Odhiambo [2019] KEELRC 1428 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1428
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1428 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The Court finds for the Claimant and awards 3 months' salary as notice pay, after deducting statutory deductions.
Facts
The Claimant, Air Kenya Express Limited, sued the Respondent, Leonard Odhiambo, for breach of contract, seeking compensation for 3 months' salary in lieu of notice and interest. The Respondent counterclaimed for unpaid salary and differential salary.
Issues
- Termination of employment contract
- Notice period
- Salary in lieu of notice
Reasoning
The contract required a 3 months' notice period, which the Respondent failed to provide. The Court awards 3 months' salary as notice pay.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Award of 3 months' salary as notice pay
Remedies
- Interest on the award
- Costs of the suit
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