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John Ojwang Atieno & 13 others v Migori County Government & another [2013] KEELRC 927 (KLR)

[2013] KEELRC 927 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
927
Citation
[2013] KEELRC 927 (KLR)
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureAppeal from a decision granting an interlocutory injunctionCoramHellen Wasilwa
Holding

Claimants' case is established and an injunction is granted to compel payment of salaries and prevent termination of employment

Facts

Claimants were deemed transferred to the Migori County Government by virtue of being employees of the County Council of Migori after the general elections. They worked diligently but their salaries were withheld and they were threatened with termination.

Issues

  1. Whether the withholding of claimants' salaries violates the Employment Act
  2. Whether the termination of claimants' employment violates due process

Reasoning

Claimants have a prima facie case and withholding of salaries violates the Employment Act. Due process has not been followed in terminating their employment.

Outcome

Claimants' application granted

Orders

  • Mandatory injunction to compel payment of claimants' salaries since July, 2013
  • Temporary injunction against termination and dismissal of claimants from employment without following the law and terms and conditions of their employment

Remedies

  • Claimants' salaries since July, 2013
  • Prevent termination of claimants' employment

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act 2007
  • County Governments Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Mrao Ltd VS First American Bank of Kenya Ltd and 2 Others [2003] KLR 125
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