Ogutu v St. Kevin Hills School (Cause 334 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 12934 (KLR) (28 April 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 12934
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 12934 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's case heard ex-parteCoramAGNES KITIKU NZEI
Termination of employment was unfair
Facts
Claimant was employed as a teacher by Respondent from August 2009. In August 2017, Respondent terminated his employment on the grounds of lack of qualification, without notice or payment of dues.
Issues
- Unfair dismissal
- Unpaid salary
- Unremitted NSSF and NHIF contributions
- Service pay
Reasoning
Respondent did not comply with statutory provisions for termination and did not consider employee's representations.
Outcome
Claimant awarded one month salary in lieu of notice, salary for May, June and July 2017, and ten months' salary for unfair termination.
Remedies
- One month salary in lieu of notice
- Salary for May, June and July 2017
- Ten months' salary for unfair termination
Authorities cited
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