Philip Karuga Kanoga v Kenya Suitcase Manufacturers Limited [2016] KEELRC 679 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 679
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 679 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 September 2016
The court dismisses the claimant's claims for employment terminal dues, general damages, and annual leave for 2013/2014. The court grants the claimant's claim for salary for 8 days worked in October, pro rata leave for 2014, and leave travelling allowance for Kshs.5864, Kshs8796, and Kshs.1500, respectively.
Facts
The claimant, Philip Karuga Kanoga, was employed by Kenya Suitcase Manufacturers Limited as an Industrial Relations officer from 1989 to 2014. He retired on October 8, 2014, and later filed a suit for employment terminal dues and other benefits.
Issues
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the employment terminal dues and other benefits he sought.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to general damages for delayed retirement.
Reasoning
The court finds that the claimant was not entitled to employment terminal dues and general damages for delayed retirement. The court also dismisses the claim for annual leave for 2013/2014 as the claimant had already taken it during the retirement notice period.
Outcome
The court enters judgment for the claimant in the sum of Kshs.16,153 plus interest from the date thereof.
Orders
- The court dismisses the claimant's claims for employment terminal dues, general damages, and annual leave for 2013/2014.
- The court grants the claimant's claim for salary for 8 days worked in October, pro rata leave for 2014, and leave travelling allowance for Kshs.5864, Kshs8796, and Kshs.1500, respectively.
Remedies
- Kshs.16,153 plus interest from the date thereof.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act (EA)
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