Edwin Mbugua Waweru v Presbyterian University of East [2017] KEELRC 995 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 995
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 995 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 July 2017
Summary at a glance
The Court finds in favor of the Claimant and orders the payment of gratuity as computed by the Respondent's Human Resource Manager.
Facts
The Claimant, Edwin Mbugua Waweru, was employed by the Respondent, Presbyterian University of East Africa, from September 1, 2008, to June 14, 2012. He served as Accounts Assistant and Storekeeper. The Respondent failed to pay the Claimant a gratuity of Kshs 240,000/- as computed by the Respondent's Human Resource Manager on November 27, 2013.
Issues
- Payment of gratuity
- Defence by the Respondent
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent failed to defend the cause and that the payment of the gratuity was due. The Court entered judgment in favor of the Claimant.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- Payment of Kshs 240,000/- gratuity
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