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Tailors and Textile Workers Union v Bunny Industries Limited [2017] KEELRC 716 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 716 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
716
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 716 (KLR)
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TypeWrongful DismissalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcome
Holding

The court finds that the termination of the employment of the grievants by the respondent was not wrongful or unfair.

Facts

The grievants were former employees of Bunny Industries Limited who were dismissed on June 30, 2005. They claimed wrongful dismissal and payment of terminal benefits.

Issues

  1. Is the claimant suited to represent the grievants?
  2. Were the grievants employed as casuals or permanent employees?
  3. Are the grievants entitled to the reliefs sought?

Reasoning

The court dismissed the grievants' claims for wrongful dismissal and other benefits, finding that their employment was not terminated unlawfully and that they were not entitled to the requested benefits.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the claimant.

Remedies

  • Payment in lieu of leave days not taken
  • Gratuity/severance equivalent to fifteen (15) days salary for each completed year of service
  • Notice pay for one month salary in lieu of notice
  • Arrear salary for days worked
  • Gratuity/severance equivalent to fifteen (15) days salary for each completed year of service

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act, 2007
  • Employment Court Act
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