Sadieda v Lavage Laundrette & Drycleaners (Cause 481(N) of 2009) [2011] KEIC 30 (KLR) (5 May 2011) (Award)
- Court
- Industrial Court
- Case number
- 30
- Citation
- [2011] KEIC 30 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 May 2011
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TypeWrongful and Unfair Dismissal from EmploymentPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramJAMES RIKA, J.LOKWEE, D.K. SIELE
Holding
The claimant's dismissal was procedurally unfair and the respondent is ordered to pay 4 months' salary in compensation and deduct the respondent's counter-claim for Ksh.22,400.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a shop attendant and manager by the respondent from March 25, 2005 to March 15, 2009. She was dismissed on March 21, 2009 without notice or reasons. She alleged the dismissal was unfair and unlawful.
Issues
- Wrongful and Unfair Dismissal from Employment
- Procedural Fairness
Reasoning
The dismissal lacked procedural fairness due to the employer's failure to give the employee a hearing under Section 41 of the Employment Act 2007. The claimant was also awarded 4 months' salary in compensation.
Outcome
Claimant wins 4 months' salary in compensation and the respondent's counter-claim is allowed.
Orders
- 4 months' salary in compensation for the claimant
- Deduct respondent's counter-claim of Ksh.22,400 from the compensation
Remedies
- Compensation for procedural unfairness
- Compensation for salary arrears
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act 2007
- Labour Institutions Act 2007
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