Njoroge v Norbrook Kenya Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E496 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 152 (KLR) (30 January 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 152
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 152 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2025
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TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramBOM MANANI
Holding
The Court found that the Respondent terminated the Claimant's contract of service without just cause and ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant severance pay and other benefits.
Facts
The Claimant, Peris Wanjiru Njoroge, was terminated as Area Sales Manager by Norbrook Kenya Limited. She alleged wrongful termination, while the Respondent claimed termination due to non-compliance with regulations.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent legitimately terminated the Claimant's contract of service.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs she seeks through this action.
Reasoning
The Court held that the Respondent failed to adhere to its own regulations regarding the handling of distributor transactions and the payment of debts. The Claimant's failure to report the misconduct was not justifiable.
Outcome
The Respondent was ordered to pay severance pay and other benefits to the Claimant.
Orders
- Norbrook Kenya Limited to pay severance pay and other benefits to Peris Wanjiru Njoroge.
Remedies
- Severance pay and other benefits to the Claimant.
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