Joan Anyango Odero v Jalaram Maternity and Nusrsing Home [2020] KEELRC 1036 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1036
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1036 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2020
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramMr. Justice Mathews N. Nduma
Holding
The court finds the termination unlawful and unfair, and awards the claimant the equivalent of ten (10) months' salary in compensation.
Facts
Claimant Joan Anyango Odero was employed as a receptionist by Jalaram Maternity and Nursing Home from August 23, 2012 to October 23, 2015. She took maternity leave from October 23, 2015 to December 22, 2015. The employer did not register her with NSSF and did not make contributions on her behalf.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was lawful and fair.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the termination was unlawful and unfair due to lack of notice, no disciplinary hearing, and the employer's failure to follow fair procedure. The claimant was pregnant and took maternity leave, which the employer did not approve.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal upheld
Orders
- Award of compensation equivalent to ten (10) months' salary
Remedies
- Compensation equivalent to ten (10) months' salary
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
- VMC - VS CUEA NAIROBI ELRC CUASE NO. 1161 OF 2010 (2013) eKLR
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