Ogalo v Skytrade Global Enterprises Limited (Cause E025 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2272 (KLR) (21 September 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2272
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2272 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 September 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureClaimant seeks compensation for unfair termination and other terminal dues, Respondent seeks dismissal of claimant's claims.CoramM. MBARŨ
The termination of employment was unfair, and the claimant is entitled to notice pay, leave pay, and salary for 10 days worked in March 2023.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a quantity surveyor by Respondent on 15 October 2022. He was placed on probation and later extended for an indefinite period. On 10 March 2023, the Respondent terminated his employment without notice, citing gross misconduct.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was unfair
- Whether the claimant is entitled to terminal dues
Reasoning
The claimant was not given a reason for termination and was not given a hearing. The court found the termination to be unfair and awarded notice pay, leave pay, and salary for 10 days worked.
Outcome
Claimant wins, awarded notice pay, leave pay, and salary for 10 days worked.
Orders
- Claimant awarded notice pay of Kshs. 149,407
- Claimant awarded leave pay of Kshs. 18,301
- Claimant awarded salary for 10 days worked of Kshs. 49,803
- Claimant awarded 10 days' salary for 49,803 to be paid upon clearance and issuance of Certificate of Service
- Each party to bear own costs
Authorities cited
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