Walia v Oshwal Education and Relief Board (Cause 1886 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 13528 (KLR) (9 December 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 13528
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 13528 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 December 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppealCoramSTELLA RUTTO
Holding
The claimant's termination was found to be unfair and unlawful.
Facts
Claimant Geetika Walia was terminated by her employer, Oshwal Education and Relief Board, due to redundancy. The claimant alleged unfair and unlawful termination, seeking compensation and severance pay.
Issues
- Whether the claimant's termination by way of redundancy was fair and lawful.
- Whether there is a case of discrimination.
- Is the counterclaim justifiable?
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The Court found that the employer failed to prove that the claimant's role was no longer required within the institution's structure, as required by the Employment Act.
Outcome
The claimant is awarded compensatory damages and costs.
Orders
- Compensatory damages of Kshs 1,968,720.00
- The counterclaim is struck out
- The claimant shall have the costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensatory damages
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
- Kenya Airways Limited vs Aviation & Allied Workers Union Kenya & 3 Others (2014) eKLR
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