Jacktone Otoyi Otieno v Port Florence Community Hospital [2022] KEELRC 1011 (KLR)

Facts

Claimant was employed by Respondent as an accountant in March 2015, promoted to Finance and Administration Manager, and later transferred to different hospitals. He was terminated on December 2, 2019, without notice or a hearing.

Issues

1. Whether the Claimant was unfairly and unlawfully terminated
2. Whether the Claimant deserves the reliefs sought
3. Who bears the costs of the suit

Reasoning

The Respondent failed to provide a show cause letter, give the Claimant an opportunity to make representation, and substantiate the reasons for termination.

Outcome

The Claimant was awarded 8 months' salary as compensation for unfair termination.

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