Beth Nyawira Gathomi v Unilever Kenya Limited [2020] KEELRC 913 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 913
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 913 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2020
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding
The disciplinary process was unfair and the termination was therefore unfair.
Facts
Claimant was suspended and later terminated by Respondent for violating the Code of Business Principles. She claimed unfair dismissal and sought various remedies.
Issues
- Fairness of the disciplinary process
- Validity of the reasons for termination
Reasoning
The court found that the Claimant was not provided with the necessary documents to defend herself and was not informed of the charges against her. The disciplinary hearing was therefore not fair.
Outcome
Claimant's employment was declared unfair and she was awarded compensation and other remedies.
Orders
- Award of 4 months' salary as compensation for unfair dismissal
- Award of 3 months' salary in lieu of notice
- Award of leave allowance
- Award of salary for 9 days worked in December 2014
- Award of leave for 15 days unutilised leave
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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