Miriam Nduku Musa v Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited [2020] KEELRC 1451 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1451
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1451 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 March 2020
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding
Termination was unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay compensation and exemplary damages.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Commission Based Lead Generator by Respondent Bank. She was initially employed for 1 year, then given a second contract for 1 year. The second contract was terminated, leading to a dispute over unfair termination.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Exemplary damages
Reasoning
The Court found the termination unfair due to the reinstatement and subsequent termination within a short period, and the lack of a genuine redundancy.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal upheld, Respondent ordered to pay compensation and exemplary damages.
Orders
- Compensation for 7 months' salary at Kshs. 105,000
- Exemplary damages at Kshs. 150,000
- Costs to the Claimant
- Interest at 16% per annum from the date of judgment
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