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Michael Kiprono Langat v Jamii Bora Bank Limited [2019] KEELRC 379 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 379 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
379
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 379 (KLR)
Decided
16 October 2019
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from original trialCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The Court finds that the Claimant resigned willfully and the claim for salary for September and November 2015 cannot be merited. The only remedy is the leave for the year prorated.

Facts

The Claimant, Michael Kiprono Langat, was employed as a branch manager by Jamii Bora Bank Limited from March 2014 until his termination on October 12, 2015. He filed a cause of action challenging the termination and seeking compensation.

Issues

  • Unfair termination of employment
  • Constructive dismissal

Reasoning

The Claimant resigned on July 7, 2015, after being summoned for a disciplinary hearing. The Court finds the resignation was voluntary and not coerced, thus dismissing the claim for salary.

Outcome

The Claimant's claim for salary for September and November 2015 is dismissed. The Claimant is entitled to 7 months prorated leave.

Orders

  • Each party to meet its own costs

Remedies

  • 7 months prorated leave

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Human Resource Policy Manual
Cases cited (5)
  • Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers vs. Meru North Farmers Sacco Limited
  • Edwin Beiti Kipchumba vs. National Bank of Kenya Limited
  • David K. Cheruiyot vs. Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited
  • John Kebaso Mose vs. Uchumi Supermarket
  • Kennedy Obala Oaga vs. Kenya Ports Authority
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