Makora v Simba Coach Ltd (Appeal 27 of 2019) [2023] KEELRC 1492 (KLR) (13 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1492
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 June 2023
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Chief Resident MagistrateCoramAN MWAURE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the court awards general damages of 3 to 5 months' salary.
Facts
The appellant, Jacob Ongere Makora, was terminated by Simba Coach Ltd and sought compensation and other benefits under the Employment Act, 2007.
Issues
- Whether the termination was due to redundancy
- Whether the appellant was entitled to severance pay, house allowance, leave, and overtime
Reasoning
The court found no evidence of redundancy and denied the appellant's claims for severance pay, house allowance, leave, and overtime.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Judgment in favor of the respondent
- Award of general damages of 3 to 5 months' salary
- Order for each party to meet their costs of the appeal
Remedies
- General damages of 3 to 5 months' salary
- Costs of the appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
- Kenya Airways Ltd v Aviation & Allied Workers Union Kenya and 3 others Civil Appeal No 46 of 2013
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