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Air Kenya Express Limited v Leonard Odhiambo [2019] KEELRC 1428 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 1428 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1428
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 1428 (KLR)
Decided
28 May 2019
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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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