Erick Murungi Njagi v Clarion Hotel Limited [2022] KEELRC 313 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 313
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 313 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 April 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's Case vs Respondent's Case
Holding
The claimant's termination was unlawful.
Facts
Claimant worked as a Waiter and later promoted to Barman for Clarion Hotel Limited from April 20, 2013. He was terminated on August 12, 2016, without notice or warning, and claimed wrongful termination and breach of contract.
Issues
- Was the claimant lawfully terminated?
- Is he entitled to the reliefs prayed?
Reasoning
The court ruled that the employer must provide a valid reason for termination and inform the employee in a language they understand, as per the Employment Act.
Outcome
The claimant's claim for wrongful termination and breach of contract is upheld.
Orders
- Order directing the Respondent to pay the Claimant his contractual dues
- Order declaring the termination of the Claimant's employment unlawful
Remedies
- Damages for breach of contract
- Compensation for wrongful termination and service
- Exemplary damages for breach of constitutional rights
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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