RICHARD NYAEGA ONDIEKI & 4 OTHERS V WAKENYA PAMOJA SAVINGS & CREDIT SOCIETY LIMITED [2013] KEELRC 381 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 381
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 381 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 April 2013
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureClaimants sought reinstatement and other remedies against respondent for alleged premature retirement.CoramHellen Wasilwa
Holding
Claimants are ordered reinstated with immediate effect, with no loss of seniority or increments. Notice of retirement is declared null and void.
Facts
Claimants worked for respondent for over 25 years. Respondent issued retirement notices to claimants before their mandatory retirement age of 60, despite a government circular raising the retirement age to 60.
Issues
- Premature retirement of claimants before mandatory retirement age
- Validity of respondent's retirement notices
Reasoning
The government circular raised the retirement age to 60, superseding prior instruments. The claimants have not committed misgivings and there is no valid reason for premature retirement.
Outcome
Claimants' reinstatement ordered
Orders
- Order for reinstatement of claimants with immediate effect
Remedies
- Reinstatement with no loss of seniority or increments
- Payment of pending salaries/allowances
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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