Thierry Poussard v Bradley Limited [2019] KEELRC 311 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 311
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 311 (KLR)
Claimant's termination was found to be unfair due to lack of due process and valid reasons.
Facts
Claimant Thierry Poussard was employed by Respondent Bradley Limited as Head of Sales and Distribution. He served for 8 months before being terminated on September 14, 2017. Claimant filed a suit seeking various remedies including salary in lieu of notice, school fees benefit, and travel reimbursement.
Issues
- termination of employment
- unlawfulness
- unfairness
- due process
- wrongful dismissal
Reasoning
The court found that the termination was not supported by valid reasons and that the Claimant was not given the opportunity to respond to the charges.
Outcome
Claimant's case was successful, and he was awarded 3 months' salary in lieu of notice, 6 months' salary for unfair termination, and 28 months' salary for the remaining term of the contract.
Orders
- Award of 3 months' salary in lieu of notice
- Award of 6 months' salary for unfair termination
- Award of 28 months' salary for the remaining term of the contract
- Supply of Certificate of Service
- Payment of costs and interest
Remedies
- Salary in lieu of notice
- Compensation for unfair termination
- School fees benefit
- Travel reimbursement
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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