Ruth Adhiambo Apindi v Unilever Kenya Limited [2020] KEELRC 926 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 926
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 926 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2020
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The Court found that the termination of employment was unfair and unjust, and awarded the Claimant compensation for the unfair dismissal.
Facts
The Claimant was employed by Unilever Kenya Limited as a Buying Assistant – IP, Kenya. She was initially placed on probation and later promoted. She was suspended on 28th October, 2014, and her services were terminated on 28th November, 2014. She claimed unfair dismissal and the unlawful withholding of her pension.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was fair and just
- Whether the Claimant owed the Respondent money for a car loan
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent failed to prove that the reason for the termination was valid, fair, or based on operational requirements.
Outcome
The Claimant was awarded compensation for the unfair dismissal and salary arrears.
Orders
- 1 month salary in lieu of notice
- 9 months' salary as compensation for the unfair dismissal
- 18 days leave outstanding at the time of termination
- Salary arrears for December 2014
- Free to collect her pension
- Respondent to pay costs of this suit plus interest at Court rates with effect from the date of this judgment.
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