Mary Gathoni Wanjiku v New Landmarc Medical Laboratories Limited [2019] KEELRC 1587 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1587
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1587 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 May 2019
The Court finds that the parties were in a contract of service and employment relationship. The claimant's employment was not unfairly terminated. The claimant is liable to pay the respondent a sum of Kshs. 223,800.00.
Facts
Claimant Mary Gathoni Wanjiku alleged wrongful termination by Respondent New Landmarc Medical Laboratories Limited. Claimant claimed compensation for unpaid salary, terminal dues, and damages. Respondent counterclaimed for misappropriated funds.
Issues
- Contract of service
- Unfair termination
- Payment of April salary
- Counterclaim for misappropriated funds
Reasoning
The Court determined that the claimant was a trainee and an employee within the parties' agreement. The claimant left on her own accord and there was no unfair termination. The claimant was awarded Kshs. 20,000 for April salary and the counterclaim was successful.
Outcome
Judgment entered for the respondent against the claimant for payment of Kshs. 223,800.00 by 01.08.2019, with interest to run at Court rates from the date of the judgment till full payment.
Orders
- Claimant to pay respondent Kshs. 223,800.00
Remedies
- Payment of Kshs. 223,800.00
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