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Benson Mwangi Kagunda v Nairobi City County [2021] KEELRC 46 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 46 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
46
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 46 (KLR)
Decided
16 December 2021
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TypeQuantum AwardPostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramAbuodha
Holding

The respondent is to pay the claimant Kshs 304,000 in total, including interest and costs.

Facts

The claimant was dismissed on 18 June 2013 after being interdicted on 15 June 2013. The claimant provided a payslip showing a gross salary of Kshs 32,600 at the time.

Issues

  1. Quantum of compensation for unfair termination
  2. Calculation of salary in lieu of notice
  3. Calculation of salary for period of interdiction

Reasoning

The Court recalculated the compensation based on the provided payslip and the facts of the case.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • The parties are to ascertain the claimant's exit salary and file it in court.
  • The respondent is to pay the claimant Kshs 32,600 in lieu of one month notice.
  • The respondent is to pay the claimant Kshs 82,600 for the period of interdiction.
  • The respondent is to pay the claimant Kshs 188,800 in compensation for unlawful and unfair dismissal.

Remedies

  • Payment of compensation
  • Interest on the award
  • Payment of costs
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