Tailors and Textile Workers Union v African Cotton Industries [2015] KEELRC 372 (KLR)

Summary at a glance

Facts

The claimant union brought a suit on behalf of 22 members who were allegedly unlawfully terminated by the respondent in June 2014. The dispute was settled through a conciliation agreement signed on June 18, 2014.

Issues

• whether the court should interfere with the settlement agreement
• what is the correct amount of terminal dues based on the agreement

Reasoning

The court found the conciliation process voluntary and in good faith, and there was no compelling reason to interfere with the settlement agreement.

Outcome

Judgment for the claimant

Orders

• The claimant will have costs of the suit
• Money deposited by the respondent for notice and severance pay shall be released to the claimant
• Money deposited for leave and salary shall also be released to the claimant

Remedies

• Payment of Ksh 1,488,266.85 to the claimant

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