Vella Njeri Kimathi v Ericsson Kenya Limited [2019] KEELRC 647 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 647
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 647 (KLR)
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TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureClaimant v RespondentCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
Termination was unfair and not in accord with justice and equity.
Facts
Claimant initiated proceedings alleging unfair termination, breach of contract, and discrimination. Respondent claimed termination was due to redundancy.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Discrimination on account of pregnancy
- Procedural fairness in retrenchment
- Substantive fairness in termination
Reasoning
The Court found the Respondent in substantial compliance with statutory conditions for retrenchment but did not find substantive fairness in the termination.
Outcome
Claimant awarded compensation of Kshs 1,214,960/-
Orders
- Claimant to have costs
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs 1,214,960/-
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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