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August 15, 2026
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Court Orders Ksh5.9M Payment After Mistreatment Forces Employee to Resign

Court Orders Ksh5.9M Payment After Mistreatment Forces Employee to Resign

The employee said prolonged unfair treatment in the workplace left her with no choice but to resign, prompting a court battle...

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The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Mombasa has ruled that an employer can be held liable for unfair dismissal even when an employee resigns, if workplace mistreatment makes their position intolerable.

  • The court awarded a former branch manager Ksh5.9 million in compensation after finding she was constructively dismissed.
  • The ruling emphasizes that an employer's conduct, not just explicit termination, can lead to liability for unfair dismissal.
  • Key factors included public humiliation, unexplained reporting changes, and unaddressed grievances, cumulatively destroying trust in the employment relationship.

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