FRIDAH NDINDA MWIKYA V PETER MUINDE T/A ENEM INTERBROKERS AUCTIONEERS [2012] KEELRC 132 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 132
- Citation
- [2012] KEELRC 132 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureEx parte hearingCoramLINNET NDOLO
Awarding the Claimant the sum of Kshs. 45,000 to be paid by the Respondent in 1 installment within the next 30 days from the date of this Award.
Facts
Claimant was employed by Respondent as a Field Operations Officer on February 10, 2011, with a monthly salary of Kshs. 25,000. She worked for 3 months but was not paid her salary, leading to her leaving employment. She filed a lawsuit for unpaid salary and costs.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent wrongfully withheld the Claimant's remuneration.
- Whether the Respondent should be ordered to pay the Claimant the sum of Kshs. 45,000 as unpaid salary arrears.
Reasoning
The Respondent did not pay the Claimant her salary as agreed, and the Employment Act protects employee wages. The Respondent did not provide a reason for withholding the salary after the Claimant left employment.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Award the Claimant the sum of Kshs. 45,000 to be paid by the Respondent in 1 installment within the next 30 days from the date of this Award.
Remedies
- Award of Kshs. 45,000 to the Claimant.
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