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Ndua v Demand Solutions Limited (Cause E398 of 2020) [2024] KEELRC 2406 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEELRC 2406 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2406
Citation
[2024] KEELRC 2406 (KLR)
Decided
3 October 2024
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TypeWrongful and Unfair DismissalPostureClaimant's case against Respondent for wrongful and unfair dismissal
Holding

The termination was not lawful and fair, and the Claimant is entitled to certain remedies.

Facts

Claimant was employed by Respondent as Commercial Director from March 2019, with a monthly salary of Kshs. 200,000. She claimed unpaid salaries and termination due to redundancy.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination of the Claimant’s employment was lawful and fair
  2. Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought

Reasoning

The termination was due to redundancy, but the Respondent failed to comply with the Employment Act's redundancy notice requirements.

Outcome

Claimant's case successful

Remedies

  • Salary arrears for April-September 2019
  • 1 month's salary in lieu of notice
  • 12 months' salary in compensation
  • Severance pay for 6 months
  • General and aggravated damages
  • Certificate of service
  • Unremitted PAYE, NSSF and NHIF dues
  • Costs plus interest

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act of Kenya (2007; reviewed in 2012)
Cases cited (1)
  • Thomas De La Rue (K) Ltd v David Opondo Omutelema [2013] eKLR
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