Alumbe v Ideal Appliances Ltd (Cause 1050 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 711 (KLR) (16 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 711
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 711 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 March 2023
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramAN MWAURE
Holding
The court found that the termination was unlawful as the employer did not provide a proper medical assessment and did not give the claimant an opportunity to be heard.
Facts
Claimant was employed by respondent as a sales lady. She claimed to have developed a stroke due to job stress and was placed on sick leave. She was terminated on the grounds of poor health and non-reporting to work.
Issues
- Whether claimant was unlawfully terminated due to her challenged health
- Whether claimant is entitled to general damages, costs, and interest
Reasoning
The mandatory provisions of the Employment Act 2007 mandate that employers must explain the reason for termination and provide an opportunity for the employee to be heard. The court found that the employer failed to do so.
Outcome
Claimant is entitled to general damages, costs, and interest.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
Cases cited (1)
- Boniface Karagania v. Protective Custody Limited
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