H. Young Company (E.A) Limited v Irene Wambui Wanjiru [2021] KEELRC 61 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 61
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 61 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramMathews N. N'Duma
Holding
The award of six months' salary is set aside and substituted with three months' salary in the sum of Kshs 84,390.
Facts
The Appellant terminated the Respondent's employment without notice, reason, or due process. The Respondent claimed compensation for unlawful and unfair termination.
Issues
- valid reason for termination
- excessive award of compensation
Reasoning
The Court found the trial court erred in not considering applicable principles and case law in awarding six months' salary.
Outcome
Appeal successful to the extent of reducing compensation to three months' salary.
Orders
- Appellant to pay half the costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensation of three months' salary in the sum of Kshs 84,390
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
Cases cited (5)
- Civil Appeal No. 46 of 2013 - Kenya Airways Limited vs Aviation and Allied Workers Union Kenya
- Petition No. 37 of 2018 - Kenfreight (E.A.) Limited vs Benson K. Nguti
- Sikuku Nzuiri Nzuvi Ngii vs Gacal Merchant, Limited
- Chrisantus Barasa Munyekenye vs Kenya Yencheng Making Limited
- Kenya Plantation an Agricultural Workers Union vs Uniliver Tea (K) Limited
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