Ojwang' v Finejet Limited (Cause 1623 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 4152 (KLR) (29 September 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 4152
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 4152 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramJK GAKERI
Holding
The termination of employment was found to be unfair and unlawful.
Facts
Claimant Michael Ojwang' was employed by Respondent Finejet Limited as Aviation Operations Manager from January 1, 2016 to October 31, 2018. He was terminated on October 1, 2018 without a reason and without payment of October's salary or final dues.
Issues
- Whether termination of employment was fair and lawful.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The court held that the termination was substantively and procedurally unfair as the respondent failed to provide a valid reason for termination and did not follow fair procedure.
Outcome
Affirmed
Remedies
- The claimant is entitled to the sum of Kshs 2,640,000.00 as per the particulars in paragraph 3(g) of the claim.
- Costs of the cause.
- Interest on the amount awarded at court rates.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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