Natasha Helle Kilonzo Kafara v Sheer Logic Management Consultants Ltd [2020] KEELRC 908 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 908
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 908 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 June 2020
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramJustice Mathews N. Nduma
Holding
The termination of employment was unlawful and unfair, and the claimant is entitled to compensation and terminal benefits.
Facts
Claimant Natasha Helle Kilonzo Kafara was employed by Airtel Ltd as a shop manager from July 2015 to March 2016. She was involved in a road traffic accident in September 2015, resulting in serious injuries and hospitalization. Airtel terminated her employment without providing a reason, and she received a termination letter but no salary for the period.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was lawful and fair
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The court found that Airtel did not provide a valid reason for terminating the employment and did not follow fair procedures. The claimant had served for 4 months with about 5 months left to complete the fixed term contract.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal upheld
Orders
- Termination of employment declared unlawful and unfair
- Compensation and terminal benefits awarded
Remedies
- Compensation and terminal benefits
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act no. 11 of 2007
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