Robert Kinyua Migwi v Manya Bettarello & another [2014] KEELRC 1288 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1288
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 1288 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2014
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureAppeal against judgment made by Senior Principal MagistrateCoramABUODHA J. N
Holding
The court found that the claim for overtime failed due to lack of evidence, and the plaintiff was only entitled to one month's pay in lieu of notice.
Facts
The plaintiff was an employee of the defendants until January 5, 2005, when he was summarily terminated. The plaintiff claimed unpaid salary, one month's salary in lieu of notice, house allowance, unpaid overtime, gratuity, and leave for one year. The defendants argued that the plaintiff offered to resign in November 2004 and that they had already paid him Kshs.30,000 upon termination.
Issues
- Unpaid salary
- Unpaid overtime
- House allowance
- Gratuity
- Leave for one year
- Notice pay
Reasoning
The court ruled that the plaintiff's claim for overtime was unsuccessful as there was no evidence to support it, and he was entitled to one month's pay in lieu of notice.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The plaintiff's claim for overtime was dismissed
- The plaintiff was awarded one month's pay in lieu of notice
Remedies
- One month's pay in lieu of notice
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