Odhiambo v Prinias Enterprises Ltd t/a Prinias Hotel (Cause E031 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 1774 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1774
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 1774 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 June 2025
The Court finds the termination grossly unfair and awards compensation, refunds, and damages.
Facts
The Claimant, Fredrick Odhiambo, was employed by the Respondent, Prinias Enterprises Ltd t/a Prinias Hotel, from July 31, 2018, with a monthly salary of Kshs. 100,000. He was terminated on September 30, 2023, due to redundancy. The Claimant alleged that his salary was unlawfully reduced and that he was subjected to unfair labour practices.
Issues
- Unlawful termination
- Unpaid salary
- Unenforceable settlement agreement
- Rent arrears demand
Reasoning
The Court found the termination unlawful due to the reduction in salary and the coercive settlement agreement. The rent arrears demand was also found to be illegal.
Outcome
The Claimant is awarded Kshs. 1,200,000 in 12 months' salary, Kshs. 930,000 in refunds, Kshs. 1,240,000 in unpaid salaries, Kshs. 211,666.66 for untaken leave, Kshs. 250,000 in severance pay, and Kshs. 500,000 in damages.
Orders
- Kshs. 1,200,000 in 12 months' salary
- Kshs. 930,000 in refunds
- Kshs. 1,240,000 in unpaid salaries
- Kshs. 211,666.66 for untaken leave
- Kshs. 250,000 in severance pay
- Kshs. 500,000 in damages
- Costs of the suit
- Interest on the sums awarded
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