Ignatius Kivata Mutua v Hosteling International [2019] KEELRC 576 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 576
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 576 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding
Claimant was an employee of Respondent, and Respondent terminated his employment unfairly. Claimant is awarded 1 month's salary in lieu of notice, 12 months' salary for unlawful termination, and costs of the suit.
Facts
Claimant was employed by Respondent as Manager of Nairobi Youth Hostel from 1995. Respondent failed to pay salaries from May 2013 and terminated his employment.
Issues
- Employment status
- Termination of employment
- Payment of salaries and notice
Reasoning
The court found that Respondent had control over Claimant's appointment and termination, and that the sale of the hostel without notice was unfair.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- 1 month salary in lieu of notice
- 12 months' salary for unlawful termination
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Payment of salary in lieu of notice
- Payment of salary for unlawful termination
- Payment of costs
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