Lucas Onyango Saoke v Robinson Security Group [2021] KEELRC 870 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 870
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 870 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2021
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant's AppealCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The claimant's dismissal was unfair and unjustified.
Facts
Claimant was employed as an operations manager by the Respondent from July 9, 2014, earning Kshs. 53,000 per month. He alleged unfair treatment, including unpaid leave, overtime, and house allowance, and constructive dismissal in June 2016.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Constructive dismissal
- Payment of salary and benefits
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant was constructively dismissed from work in June 2016 due to unpaid salary and absconding duty, and awarded compensation and other remedies.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal upheld, with compensation and other remedies awarded.
Orders
- 1 month salary in lieu of notice
- Balance of June 2016 pay
- 1 year leave pay not taken
- Unpaid house allowance
- Compensation equivalent to 6 months salary for unfair termination
Remedies
- 1 month salary in lieu of notice
- Balance of June 2016 pay
- 1 year leave pay not taken
- Unpaid house allowance
- Compensation equivalent to 6 months salary for unfair termination
Authorities cited
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