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Susan Njeri Warui v Postal Corporation of Kenya [2022] KEELRC 1081 (KLR)

[2022] KEELRC 1081 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1081
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 1081 (KLR)
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TypeConstructive DismissalPostureClaimant's claim for unfair termination and salary in lieu of noticeCoramDR. JACOB GAKERI
Judgment is entered for the Claimant for the sum of Kshs.318,735/-

Facts

Claimant was suspended by the Respondent on 8th December 2015 for investigation into a fraud case. The Respondent did not inform the Claimant of the outcome of the investigation. The Respondent opened the Claimant's safe and found Kshs.138,300/- missing.

Issues

  • Whether the Claimant was constructively dismissed
  • Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought

Reasoning

The Court adopted the contractual test approach and found that the Respondent's conduct was so grave that it constituted a repudiatory breach of the contract of employment.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Judgment for the Claimant for the sum of Kshs.318,735/-
  • Interest at Court rates from the date of judgment till payment in full

Remedies

  • Salary in lieu of notice
  • Compensation for unfair termination
  • Declaration that termination of employment was unfair

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (2)
  • Coca Cola East & Central Africa Limited v Maria Kagai Ligaga
  • Joseph M. Kivilu v Kenya National Examination Council
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