Ruth Wambui Gikonyo v Bible Baptist Christian Academy [2013] KEELRC 621 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 621
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 621 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 July 2013
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramMATHEWS N. NDUMA
The court finds that the termination of the Claimant's employment was due to operational reasons and orders the Respondent to pay severance pay and other amounts.
Facts
The Claimant was employed as a teacher by the Respondent in 1984 and served continuously until 2011. The Respondent failed to renew her contract in 2011 and did not pay her salary or provide severance pay.
Issues
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
- Unpaid salary for 6 days worked in January 2011
- Severance pay for 26 years
Reasoning
The court finds that the Claimant served continuously from 1984 to 2011 and the Respondent had a legal obligation to register her with NSSF. The termination was due to operational reasons and the Respondent is liable for severance pay and other amounts.
Outcome
The court orders the Respondent to pay the Claimant severance pay, unpaid salary, and costs.
Orders
- Severance pay for 26 years at the rate of 15 days salary for every completed year of service
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
- Unpaid salary for 6 days worked in January 2011
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Severance pay
- Unpaid salary
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
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