Twahir v AAR Hospital Ltd (Cause E682 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 1965 (KLR) (31 July 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1965
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1965 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks reinstatement and compensation, Respondent seeks dismissal of claimCoramAN MWAURE
Claimant was unlawfully terminated and compensation equivalent to 12 months' salary is awarded
Facts
Claimant was employed as Chief Executive Officer of AAR Hospital Ltd on February 9, 2021, with a probationary period of six months. He was terminated on August 13, 2021, without a valid reason.
Issues
- Whether claimant was unlawfully terminated
- Whether termination was in accordance with the law and contract
Reasoning
Employment Act requires employers to give a valid reason for termination and the claimant was not given such a reason. The court found the termination to be unfair and unlawful.
Outcome
Claimant awarded compensation of 12 months' salary
Orders
- Claimant reinstated
- Claimant awarded compensation of 12 months' salary
Authorities cited
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