Rukiya Abdul Jabbar v Diamond Trust Bank Limited [2021] KEELRC 2094 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2094
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 2094 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 February 2021
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding
The Court declined the claimant's prayer for a declaration of unfair termination, certificate of service, and arrears of salary. The Court ordered the payment of 1-month salary in lieu of notice and 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination.
Facts
Claimant was employed by Habib Bank Limited and later by Diamond Trust Bank Limited. She was a Manager at the Mombasa Branch and was paid a basic salary and house allowance. She was suspended and later summarily dismissed. She claimed unfair termination and sought various remedies.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Overtime pay
- Gratuity
- Annual leave
Reasoning
The Court found that the termination was not unfair and that the claimant did not provide evidence for additional compensation or reinstatement.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Declined the claimant's prayer for a declaration of unfair termination
- Declined the claimant's prayer for a certificate of service
- Declined the claimant's prayer for arrears of salary
- Ordered the payment of 1-month salary in lieu of notice
- Ordered the payment of 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination
Remedies
- 1-month salary in lieu of notice
- 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Regulation of Wages (General) Order
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