Kenyatta Maita Mwawashe v Plan International Kenya [2017] KEELRC 624 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 624
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 624 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 October 2017
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJames Rika
Holding
The Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant gratuity at Kshs. 740,742, with interest at 14% per annum from the date of resignation, and costs to the Claimant.
Facts
The Claimant, Kenyatta Maita Mwawashe, was employed by the Respondent, Plan International Kenya, as a Governance Technical Advisor. He resigned on 24th June 2013, and was not paid his gratuity of Kshs. 735,000.
Issues
- Payment of gratuity
- Interest on gratuity
Reasoning
The Respondent's policy did not require a minimum service period, and the Claimant's salary during study was offset against the cost of relieving him. The Respondent's human resources policy was misinterpreted, leading to the delay in payment.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- Payment of gratuity at Kshs. 740,742
- Interest at 14% per annum from June 24, 2013
- Costs to the Claimant
Remedies
- Gratuity
- Interest
- Costs
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