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David Mutevu & 103 others v Africa Nazarene University [2014] KEELRC 766 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 766 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
766
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 766 (KLR)
Decided
13 February 2014
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramM. Mbaru
Holding

The court finds the redundancy process unfair and awards each claimant 3 months' salary as compensation.

Facts

The respondent, Africa Nazarene University, terminated the employment of 104 employees on the grounds of redundancy. The employees claimed unfair dismissal and sought compensation.

Issues

  1. Unfair dismissal due to redundancy process
  2. Issuance of Certificates of Service

Reasoning

The court found that the employer failed to comply with the mandatory notice requirement and thus the redundancy process was unfair.

Outcome

Judgment for the claimants with 3 months' salary compensation and dismissal of other claims

Remedies

  • 3 months' salary compensation for each claimant

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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