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ALBERT MBUGUA KIMAMA V WINKA HOLDINGS LTD [2012] KEELRC 174 (KLR)

[2012] KEELRC 174 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
174
Citation
[2012] KEELRC 174 (KLR)
Decided
30 November 2012
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TypeLabor DisputePostureOriginal TrialCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE MAUREEN ONYANGO
Claimant is entitled to the difference between the salary he was paid and what he was entitled to from June 2005 to July 2008, and from August 2008 onwards. He is not entitled to service pay.

Facts

Claimant Albert Mbugua Kimama was employed by Respondent Winka Holdings Ltd as a driver from May 23, 2005 to February 8, 2012. He was initially paid Kshs.7, 000 and later increased to Kshs.10, 500. He resigned voluntarily on February 8, 2012.

Issues

  • Underpayments of salary
  • Service pay entitlement
  • Leave days

Reasoning

The court determined the correct salary based on the vehicle size and years of service, and found the underpayments. Service pay was denied as the Claimant was a member of the National Social Security Fund.

Outcome

Claimant wins on underpayment and leave days, loses on service pay.

Orders

  • Payment of underpayment from June 2005 to July 2008 and from August 2008 onwards

Remedies

  • Payment of underpayment and leave days

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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