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Chepkoech v English Point Marina (Cause 63 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 1301 (KLR) (25 May 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELRC 1301 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1301
Citation
[2023] KEELRC 1301 (KLR)
Decided
25 May 2023
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent failed to call evidenceCoramAK NZEI
The termination was unfair due to lack of procedural fairness and substantiation

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Spa Therapist by Respondent. She was terminated on December 6, 2016, without notice, and subjected to disciplinary proceedings that she claimed were unfair.

Issues

  • whether termination of employment was unfair
  • whether Claimant is entitled to relief

Reasoning

For termination to be fair, there must be both substantive justification and procedural fairness. The Respondent failed to provide evidence supporting the termination.

Outcome

Claimant's claim for unfair termination and other reliefs is upheld

Remedies

  • three months' salary in lieu of notice
  • salary for 13 days worked in December 2016
  • payment for 42 untaken leave days
  • compensation for wrongful termination

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act 2007
Cases cited (2)
  • Trust Bank Limited -vs- Paramount Universal Bank Limited & 2 Others, Nairobi [milimani] Hccc No. 1243 Of 2021
  • Walter Ogal Anuro -vs- Teachers Service Commission [2013] eKLR
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