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Lydia Sarango Momanyi v Maridadi Flowers Limited [2019] KEELRC 378 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 378 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
378
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 378 (KLR)
Decided
17 October 2019
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks compensation, gratuity, and costs; Respondent seeks dismissal of claims.CoramM. MBARU
The claimant's termination was fair and procedurally correct. No compensation is due.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a general worker and later promoted to greenhouse supervisor. She was accused of not supervising her juniors, leading to her dismissal.

Issues

  • Procedural fairness of the disciplinary hearing
  • Fairness of the termination decision
  • Compensation for termination

Reasoning

The court found that the employer followed the procedural requirements and had justifiable grounds for termination. The claimant's defense was not supported by evidence.

Outcome

Claim dismissed.

Orders

  • Compensation for termination denied.
  • Gratuity pay awarded at Ksh.86,962.13.
  • 50% of costs awarded to claimant.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act, 2007
  • Collective Agreement
Cases cited (1)
  • Kenfreight (EA) Limited versus Benson K Nguti (2016) eKLR
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