Kasili v Academy & another (Cause 600 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 1312 (KLR) (21 July 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1312
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 1312 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 July 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramAN MWAURE
Holding
The termination was not justified as the claimant's performance had improved.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a teacher at the respondent's school, receiving a monthly salary of Kshs 18,000. The school closed for Christmas and reopened, whereupon the claimant was handed a termination letter stating poor school performance, despite the school's performance improving that year.
Issues
- Whether the termination was justified
- Compensation for the claimant
Reasoning
The respondent's poor performance was not due to the claimant's actions, and the claimant's performance had improved.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal upheld
Remedies
- One month salary in lieu of notice
- 12 months compensation
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