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Said Haitham v Ready Consultancy Company Limited [2022] KEELRC 772 (KLR)

[2022] KEELRC 772 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
772
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 772 (KLR)
Decided
10 February 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramAGNES KITIKU NZEI
Holding

The Court finds the termination unfair and orders one month salary in lieu of notice, ten months compensation for unfair termination, and a Certificate of Service.

Facts

The Claimant was employed as a driver by the Respondent until July 2016, when he was summarily dismissed. The Claimant sought compensation for wrongful termination and service pay.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination
  2. Service pay eligibility
  3. Notice pay

Reasoning

The Court held that the termination was unfair and unprocedural, and that the Claimant was entitled to compensation and a Certificate of Service.

Outcome

In favor of the Claimant

Orders

  • One month salary in lieu of notice
  • Ten months compensation for unfair termination
  • Issue a Certificate of Service

Remedies

  • Compensation for wrongful termination
  • Service pay
  • Certificate of Service

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act 2007
  • Retirement Benefits Act
Cases cited (1)
  • NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA –VS- SAMUEL NGURU MUTONYA [2019] eKLR
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