Ahuta v Associated Construction Co (K) Ltd (Cause 1311 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 1373 (KLR) (5 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1373
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 1373 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 May 2025
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's case was heard without Respondent's participationCoramNJ ABUODHA
Holding
The court finds the termination unlawful both substantively and procedurally.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a laboratory technician by Respondent. She was terminated without notice or justifiable reason, and the court found the termination to be unfair.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Procedural fairness
- Substantive fairness
Reasoning
The court ruled that the termination was unfair due to lack of procedural fairness and substantive justification, citing Employment Act provisions.
Outcome
Unlawful termination
Orders
- Award of one-month salary in lieu of notice
- Award of unlawful termination damages
Remedies
- Award of one-month salary in lieu of notice
- Award of unlawful termination damages
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
Cases cited (3)
- Janet Nyandiko v Kenya Commercial Bank Limited
- Pius Machafu Isindu v Lavington Security Guards Limited
- Periosteum Bheekhoo v. Linksoft Group
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