Kibirir v Mediheal Hospital & Fertility Centre (Cause 80 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 1167 (KLR) (9 May 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1167
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 1167 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2022
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramNJ ABUODHA
Holding
The claimant's service was unfairly terminated as he was never subjected to a disciplinary hearing before termination.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a chef at respondent's cafeteria from February 5, 2012, until November 22, 2015. He was terminated on November 22, 2015, without a disciplinary hearing.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Service gratuity
- Overtime pay
- House allowance
- Compensation for unfair termination
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent failed to follow due procedures and provide evidence of reasonable steps taken to subject the claimant to a disciplinary process.
Outcome
Awarded the claimant three months' salary as compensation for unfair termination, house allowance, and costs of the suit.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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