Chriscent M. Ondere v Principal St. Martin Kisoko Special School & another [2020] KEELRC 1204 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1204
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1204 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2020
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureDefendant failed to appear, judgment entered in favor of the claimantCoramMathews N. Nduma
Holding
The termination was in violation of the Employment Act, 2007. The claimant is entitled to compensation and one month's salary in lieu of notice.
Facts
Claimant Chriscent M. Ondere worked as an accounts clerk for St. Martin Kisoko Special School. He was dismissed without notice and without a valid reason. He was not paid for September 2015 and was owed 25 months of salary.
Issues
- termination without notice
- unlawful termination
- compensation for job loss
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant proved on a balance of probabilities that his employment was terminated without notice and without a valid reason. The respondent did not provide any evidence to justify the termination.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the claimant for Kshs. 93,000 in compensation and Kshs. 11,625 in lieu of notice.
Orders
- Judgment entered in favor of the claimant
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs. 93,000
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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