Wokabi v British American Tobacco Kenya Limited (Cause 31 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 12694 (KLR) (29 September 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 12694
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 12694 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2022
Summary at a glance
Typeconstructive dismissalPostureoriginal trialCoramJAMES RIKA
The claim is declined, and costs are awarded to the respondent.
Facts
Claimant worked for the respondent for 18 years and was constructively dismissed. The respondent engaged in a process of targeting and insulting employees, including the claimant, and denied him career progression, bonuses, and redundancy benefits.
Issues
- Constructive dismissal
- Compensation for loss of salary, car allowance, provident funds, and enhanced bonus
- Enforcement of mutual separation agreement
- Compensation for accrued pension entitlements
Reasoning
The respondent's actions were not malicious, and the claimant was not compelled to sign the mutual separation agreement. The claimant left employment to take up a similar role at Unilever Kenya Limited.
Outcome
Declined
Orders
- The claim is declined.
- Costs to the respondent.
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