Ngare v Pesa Bets Ltd (Cause E369 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 928 (KLR) (20 April 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 928
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 928 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 April 2023
Summary at a glance
Facts
The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as a Customer Service and Marketing Manager under a one-year contract from November 6, 2019. The contract was extended for another year on November 7, 2020, and the Claimant's salary was increased to Ksh. 104,335.00 in August 2020. The Respondent suspended the Claimant on unsubstantiated grounds in June 2021 and reduced his salary to Ksh. 82,717.00. The Claimant claims the Respondent terminated his contract without just cause.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Reduction in salary without just cause
- Violation of fair labour practices and fair hearing
Reasoning
The evidence shows that the Claimant was employed under a contract that was extended for another year, and his salary was increased. The Respondent's actions, including the suspension and salary reduction, were found to be unfair and without just cause.
Outcome
Claimant's claim for compensation is upheld.
Remedies
- Compensation for the period of unfair termination
Authorities cited
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