Moses S. Mwatembo v Moses S. Mwatembo [2019] KEHC 3102 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3102
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 3102 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2019
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks reinstatement, salary in lieu, severance pay, unpaid leave, and compensation for constructive dismissal.CoramJames Rika
Holding
Claimant was constructively dismissed and dismissal was unlawful and unfair.
Facts
Claimant was employed as an Accountant and promoted to Resident Manager. His salary was slashed and he was demoted without cause. He resigned and seeks various remedies.
Issues
- Constructive dismissal
- Unfair termination
- Unpaid leave
- Unpaid salary increments
- Unpaid severance pay
Reasoning
Claimant's resignation was due to fundamental alteration of his contract to his detriment, and he did not provide evidence of changed circumstances.
Outcome
Claimant awarded Kshs. 3,206,366 in total, with offset and interest; Respondent required to pay Kshs. 1,185,000.
Orders
- Claimant reinstated with equivalent of 12 months' salary in compensation
- Claimant awarded severance pay, leave, and compensation
- Respondent required to pay Kshs. 1,185,000
- Costs to Claimant
- Interest at 14% per annum from Judgment date
Remedies
- Reinstatement
- Severance pay
- Unpaid leave
- Compensation for constructive dismissal
- Costs
- Interest
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