Regency Slots Limited v Njahira (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E010 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 2250 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2250
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2250 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the learned trial Principal Magistrate in Milimani Commercial Magistrate’s Court CMEL No 1369 of 2019
The learned trial Magistrate erred in finding that the termination was unfair and in awarding the Respondent compensation for wrongful termination.
Facts
The Respondent, Margaret Mukhi Njahira, was terminated from her employment by Regency Slots Limited on grounds of redundancy. She filed a suit seeking various reliefs including compensation for wrongful termination, severance pay, and costs.
Issues
- whether the termination of the Respondent's employment on account of redundancy was legal and fair
- whether the Respondent deserved the reliefs awarded by the trial court
Reasoning
The Court held that the termination was justified due to economic conditions necessitating a workforce reduction, and that the Respondent had not established her case on a balance of probabilities.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed, and the trial court's judgment is affirmed.
Orders
- Affirm the trial court's judgment
Remedies
- Affirm the trial court's judgment
Authorities cited
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