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KENYA HOTELS AND ALLIED WORKERS UNION v PALACINA HOTEL (THE RESIDENCE AND SUITES) [2012] KEELRC 224 (KLR)

[2012] KEELRC 224 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
224
Citation
[2012] KEELRC 224 (KLR)
Decided
26 October 2012
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramAbuodha
Holding

The Court directs that the matter be fixed for full hearing at a date convenient to the parties.

Facts

The employee, Mr. John Mumo, was employed as a waiter and later promoted to cashier. His salary was reduced in September 2008 and he was not paid his house allowance. In November 2008, he was called to stay away and has not been contacted since. The employee claims reinstatement and unpaid wages.

Issues

  1. Unlawful lock-out
  2. Unpaid wages and benefits
  3. Promotion and salary reduction

Reasoning

The Court cannot reach a determination without the employee's testimony due to his absence.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Fix full hearing at a date convenient to the parties

Remedies

  • Reinstatement without loss of service and benefits
  • Unpaid wages and benefits

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Labour Relations Act
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