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Bhassar v Kensalt Limited (Cause 1416 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 4080 (KLR) (29 September 2022) (Ruling)

[2022] KEELRC 4080 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
4080
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 4080 (KLR)
Decided
29 September 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment awarding compensation for unfair terminationCoramJ. Rika
Holding

The judgment in favor of the claimant is upheld, and the respondent is ordered to pay certain amounts pending the appeal.

Facts

The claimant, Nisha Nileshbhai Bhassar, was awarded terminal benefits and compensation for unfair termination by the respondent, Kensalt Limited, totaling Kshs 6,886,113. The respondent filed a notice of appeal and an application for an order of stay of execution pending appeal.

Issues

  1. Fairness of termination
  2. Award of compensation

Reasoning

The court found termination to be unfair and awarded compensation equivalent to 12 months' salary. The respondent's appeal is dismissed, and the judgment is upheld.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the claimant upheld

Orders

  • Order of stay of execution pending appeal
  • Payment of annual leave, notice, and salary for August 2018
  • Payment of 1/4 of the compensation award pending appeal determination
  • Release of certificate of service

Remedies

  • Compensation for unfair termination
  • Annual leave
  • Notice
  • Salary for August 2018
  • Payment of 1/4 of the compensation award pending appeal determination
  • Certificate of service
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