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Susan Njoki Kibe aka Susan Mungai v Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) [2019] KEELRC 1813 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 1813 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1813
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 1813 (KLR)
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TypeUnlawful and Unfair Termination of EmploymentPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramHellen S. Wasilwa
Holding

The termination was found to be unfair and unlawful.

Facts

Claimant worked for the Respondent as an Accountant from April 2, 2003, and was terminated in March 2014. She received a show cause letter and a termination letter, but the disciplinary process was alleged to be unfair and marred with irregularities.

Issues

  1. Fairness of termination
  2. Procedural irregularities in disciplinary process
  3. Lack of clarity in disciplinary hearing

Reasoning

The court found that the disciplinary process was unfair due to lack of clarity in the disciplinary hearing and the absence of a fair procedure.

Outcome

Claimant awarded 2,332,175.80 Kenyan Shillings in total.

Orders

  • 35 leave days owing
  • 4 days salary for March 2014
  • 1 month salary in lieu of notice
  • 6 months' salary as compensation for unlawful termination

Remedies

  • Payment of leave days and salary
  • Compensation for unlawful termination
  • Award of costs and interest

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act 2007
  • Accountants Act 2008
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