P J Petroleum Equipment Ltd v Agina (Appeal E041 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 1091 (KLR) (15 May 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1091
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 1091 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2024
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramRADIDO, J
Holding
The judgment is set aside and substituted with a new judgment awarding compensation of Kshs 80,000/- and leave of Kshs 40,909/-
Facts
The Respondent, Elizabeth Anyango Agina, sued the Appellant, P J Petroleum Equipment Ltd, alleging unfair termination of employment and breach of contract. The Senior Resident Magistrate found for the Respondent and awarded her maximum compensation, house allowance, gratuity, and accrued leave.
Issues
- The award of maximum compensation
- The award of house allowance
- The award of gratuity
- The award of accrued leave
Reasoning
The Court found that the Senior Resident Magistrate erred in awarding the maximum compensation, house allowance, and accrued leave without providing reasons and considering the evidential value of the pay slips.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Judgment set aside
- New judgment awarded
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs 80,000/-
- Leave of Kshs 40,909/-
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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