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Peter Kisilu Mutua v Panal Freighters Ltd [2015] KEELRC 995 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 995 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
995
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 995 (KLR)
Decided
5 June 2015
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding

The termination was fair, but the Respondent must pay the Claimant for the shortfall in his salary and annual leave pay.

Facts

The Claimant, Peter Kisilu Mutua, was employed by the Respondent, Panal Freighters Ltd, as a Driver on June 28, 2012. He was dismissed in May 2013. The Claimant claimed unfair dismissal and sought compensation.

Issues

  1. Employment terms and conditions
  2. Unfair dismissal
  3. Unilateral changes to employment terms

Reasoning

The unilateral change in salary was found to be unfair and a violation of the Employment Act. The Claimant was entitled to the shortfall in his salary and annual leave pay.

Outcome

The Respondent was ordered to pay the Claimant for the shortfall in his salary and annual leave pay.

Orders

  • The Respondent shall pay the Claimant 13 days' salary at Kshs. 11,000; underpayment of salary at Kshs. 35,000; and annual leave pay at Kshs. 17,769 - total Kshs. 63,769.
  • The Respondent shall release the Claimant's Certificate of Service within 30 days.

Remedies

  • Compensation for underpayment of salary
  • Annual leave pay
  • Certificate of Service

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act 2007
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