James Mwamure Changawa v Board of Management [2019] KEELRC 2310 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2310
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2310 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 February 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeWrongful DismissalPostureClaimant's claim for wrongful dismissal against Respondent's Board of ManagementCoramMbaru
The termination was procedurally and substantively unfair, and the Claimant is entitled to compensation.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a teacher by the Respondent from September 2016. He was terminated on allegations of refusing to change the school timetable. The Respondent issued a termination letter on October 24, 2017, without allowing the Claimant to present his case.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the Claimant’s employment was lawful and fair
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent did not allow the Claimant to present his case before the Board, which was a violation of procedural fairness. The Claimant was entitled to compensation for four months' salary, one month's salary in lieu of notice, salary for October 2017, and house allowance.
Outcome
The Claimant is awarded compensation totaling Kshs. 123,900.
Orders
- 4 months' salary in compensation
- 1 month's salary in lieu of notice
- Salary for October 2017
- House allowance for 13 months
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs. 123,900
Authorities cited
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