Jacob Chacha v Lti Kisii Safari Inns Ltd t/a Kaskazi Beach Hotel [2020] KEELRC 649 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 649
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 649 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's Original ActionCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding
The Court finds the termination of the Claimant's employment to be unlawful and unfair, and orders compensation, outstanding salary and leave pay arrears, and severance pay.
Facts
The Claimant, Jacob Chacha, was employed as Chief Financial Officer by the Respondent, Lti Kisii Safari Inns Ltd, from February 2012 to December 2014. His employment was terminated on December 31, 2014, due to redundancy. The Respondent issued a payment plan for his contractual dues but failed to make full payments.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the Claimant's employment was lawful and fair
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
- Whether the Respondent has made out a proper counterclaim against the Claimant
Reasoning
The Court determined that the termination was not in compliance with the Employment Act's conditions for redundancy, particularly regarding the payment of statutory dues and the notice period.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- 6 months' salary in compensation
- Outstanding salary and leave pay arrears
- Severance pay for 2 years
Remedies
- Compensation
- Outstanding salary and leave pay arrears
- Severance pay
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Labour Relations Act
Cases cited (1)
- Gerrishom Mukhutsi Obayo v DSV Air and Sea Travel Limited
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