Kenya National Private Security Workers Union v Babs Security Limited [2022] KEELRC 507 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 507
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 507 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant's Unopposed Motion for Summary JudgmentCoramSTELLA RUTTO
The court finds that the grievants' termination was unfair and unlawful.
Facts
The grievants were employed by the respondent from February 4, 2016, and were terminated on June 24, 2016. They sought unpaid salary, house allowance, notice pay, and compensatory damages.
Issues
- Whether the grievants' termination was unfair and unlawful?
- Whether the grievants are entitled to the reliefs sought?
Reasoning
The respondent did not provide reasons for the termination and failed to comply with the requirements of fair process as stipulated in the Employment Act.
Outcome
The court awards compensatory damages, one month's salary in lieu of notice, unpaid salaries, and house allowance to the grievants.
Orders
- The grievants are awarded compensatory damages equivalent to four months' gross salary.
- Each grievant is awarded one month's salary in lieu of notice.
- The grievants are awarded unpaid salaries for May and June 2016.
- The grievants are awarded house allowance as per Legal Notice No. 116 of 2015.
Remedies
- Compensatory damages
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
- Unpaid salaries for May and June 2016
- House allowance
Authorities cited
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