Francis Mweri Jefa v Rossela Cantori [2019] KEELRC 405 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 405
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 405 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramJames Rika
Holding
Termination was declared unfair and the Respondent was ordered to pay 1 month salary in lieu of notice and 7 months compensation for unfair termination.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Gardener and later as a Caretaker and Security Guard by Respondent. He was terminated on 18th September 2016 without notice or a disciplinary hearing. He was paid Kshs. 10,000 upon termination.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Salary in lieu of notice
Reasoning
The Court found the termination to be unfair due to lack of notice and a disciplinary hearing, and ordered compensation accordingly.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal upheld
Orders
- 1 month salary in lieu of notice at Kshs. 9,000
- 7 months compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 63,000
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Salary in lieu of notice
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