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SheilA Khaoya Akaliche v Artcaffe Coffee and Bakery Limited [2021] KEELRC 1813 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 1813 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1813
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 1813 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment AppealPostureAppeal from a first-instance decisionCoramMATHEWS N. NDUMA
The appeal is allowed in part, with the following orders: one month salary in lieu of notice, Kshs.35,000 in lieu of 14 days untaken leave, and grant of Certificate of Service to the appellant within 30 days of this judgment.

Facts

The appellant, Sheila Khaoya Akaliche, was dismissed by the respondent, Artcaffe Coffee and Bakery Limited, for stealing food from the bin. She claimed unfair dismissal, underpayment of National Social Security Fund contributions, and other compensatory and declaratory relief.

Issues

  • Fairness of dismissal
  • Compliance with internal dispute resolution procedure
  • Pension and service pay entitlement
  • Discrimination

Reasoning

The court found the dismissal unfair and that the respondent failed to follow its internal procedures. The court also found the appellant entitled to service pay and a Certificate of Service.

Outcome

Appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • One month salary in lieu of notice
  • Kshs.35,000 in lieu of 14 days untaken leave
  • Grant of Certificate of Service within 30 days

Remedies

  • One month salary in lieu of notice
  • Kshs.35,000 in lieu of 14 days untaken leave
  • Grant of Certificate of Service

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • National Social Security Fund Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Peter Ngigi Kuria and Another v Thomas Ondiri Oduol and Another [2019] eKLR
  • Oluoch Eric Gogo v Universal Corporation Limited [2015] eKLR
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