Kingi v Sarol Holdings Limited (Cause 278 of 2014) [2014] KEIC 93 (KLR) (19 December 2014) (Judgment)
- Court
- Industrial Court
- Case number
- 93
- Citation
- [2014] KEIC 93 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2014
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaim for employment dues and compensation for unfair terminationCoramON MAKAU
Holding
The termination of claimant's employment was unfair and she is entitled to compensation for unfair termination.
Facts
Claimant Faith Muhache Kingi was employed by respondent Sarol Holdings Limited as an Administrator from June 26, 2013 to March 24, 2014. She was dismissed on March 22, 2014 for gross misconduct involving fraud and theft.
Issues
- whether the termination of claimant's employment was unfair
- whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The court found that the employer did not follow the fair procedure required by the Employment Act before terminating the claimant's employment. The employer failed to prove a valid and fair reason for the termination.
Outcome
Judgment entered for the claimant in the sum of Ksh.395,500 plus costs and interest.
Remedies
- salary in lieu of notice
- salary for 24 days worked in March 2014
- compensation for unfair termination
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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