Ascrat Gilamichael Woldegabriel v Five Forty Aviation Limited [2015] KEHC 4962 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4962
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4962 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2015
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramCR
Holding
The Court awards the Claimant Ksh.790,500 for underpayment due to currency conversion and Ksh.2,046,000 in compensation for wrongful dismissal.
Facts
The Claimant, a pilot employed by Five Forty Aviation Limited, was terminated on July 26, 2011. He claimed wrongful dismissal, underpayment due to erroneous currency conversion, and damages.
Issues
- Underpayment due to erroneous currency conversion
- Wrongful dismissal and compensation
Reasoning
The Court found that the employment contract provided for payment in US Dollars but the actual payment was in Kenya Shillings due to an erroneous conversion rate. The Court also ruled that the termination was wrongful as the employer failed to follow the proper procedure for terminating a probationary contract.
Outcome
The Claimant's claims for underpayment and wrongful dismissal were upheld.
Remedies
- Ksh.790,500 for underpayment due to currency conversion
- Ksh.2,046,000 in compensation for wrongful dismissal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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