Kenya Union of Commercial, food and allied Workers v Mbilini Farmers Co-operative Society Limited [2017] KEELRC 189 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 189
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 189 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2017
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TypeLabour DisputePostureClaimant seeks judgment for salary arrears and interestCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The court orders the respondent to pay each grievant the salary arrears as listed on the first page of the claim and to pay each by 01.06.2018, failing which interest at court rates shall be payable thereon from the date of this judgment till full payment.
Facts
The claimant, Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers, filed a suit against the respondent, Mbilini Farmers Co-operative Society Limited, alleging refusal to pay salary arrears to 29 grievants from 1995 to 2007. The total amount claimed was Kshs.6,834,091.50.
Issues
- Payment of salary arrears
- Interest on arrears
Reasoning
The court considered the claimant's allegation of refusal to pay salary arrears and the respondent's financial crisis, finding that the claimant is entitled to the relief sought.
Outcome
Judgment for the claimant
Orders
- Payment of salary arrears by 01.06.2018
- Interest on arrears at court rates
Remedies
- Payment of salary arrears
- Interest on arrears
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