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Nahashon Maina & 5 others v Central Park Hotel [2021] KEELRC 895 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 895 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
895
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 895 (KLR)
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TypeWrongful TerminationPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramB O M MANANI
Holding

The termination was declared unlawful for lack of substantive grounds and procedural fairness. Claimants are awarded a consolidated sum of Ksh 933,939/=.

Facts

Claimants were employees of Central Park Hotel who were terminated on February 14, 2017. They alleged wrongful termination without proper procedures and compensation.

Issues

  1. whether the termination was fair under the Employment Act
  2. whether the claimants are entitled to the reliefs they seek

Reasoning

The court found the Respondent did not comply with the Employment Act's requirements for termination, including proper notice and a fair procedure.

Outcome

Claimants' termination declared unlawful, awarded compensation and certificates of service.

Orders

  • Claimants' termination declared unlawful
  • Awarded a consolidated sum of Ksh 933,939/=
  • Claimants to be issued with Certificates of Service
  • Awarded interest on the amounts awarded
  • Awarded costs of the claim

Remedies

  • Compensation of Ksh 933,939/=
  • Certificates of Service
  • Interest on the amounts awarded
  • Costs of the claim

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Employment and Labour Relations Court (Procedure) Rules, 2016
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