Ali v Grain Industries Limited (Cause 3 of 2020) [2022] KEELRC 1165 (KLR) (13 May 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1165
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 1165 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a summary dismissalCoramOngaya
The court finds the termination unlawful and unfair, and awards the claimant compensation and costs.
Facts
The claimant, Ismail Ahmed Ali, was employed as a Regional Sales Manager by Grain Industries Limited from January 1, 2017, for a term of 5 years. The employment contract stipulated a monthly salary of Kshs. 150,000 and a six-month notice period. The claimant alleged unfair and unlawful termination on August 20, 2019, without genuine reasons and proper procedures.
Issues
- Unlawful termination
- Unpaid salary
- Unpaid leave compensation
- Unlawful termination compensation
- Costs of the suit
Reasoning
The court ruled that the termination was unlawful and unfair, and awarded the claimant compensation for unpaid salary and leave days, as well as costs of the suit.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the claimant
Orders
- Payment of Kshs. 2,808,871.00 (less PAYE) by July 1, 2022
- Delivery of the claimant's certificate of service by May 31, 2022
- Payment of the claimant's costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensation for unpaid salary and leave days
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
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