James Magenda Njaga v Board of Governors Kamune Secondary School [2018] KEELRC 1212 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1212
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1212 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 August 2018
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TypeLabor DisputePostureClaimant's undefended suitCoramMAUREEN ONYANGO
Holding
Claimant is entitled to gratuity at the rate of one twelfth of his salary for each completed month of service based on the last salary. The claimant is entitled to Kshs.106,200.
Facts
Claimant James Magenda Njaga was employed as a Laboratory Technician Assistant by the respondent, Kamune Secondary School, from October 1991 to May 2011. He retired on May 30, 2011, and was not paid terminal dues.
Issues
- Claimant's entitlement to terminal benefits and costs
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant was entitled to gratuity as he had worked for 19 years, 8 months and had not taken any outstanding leave.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Award of Kshs.106,200 in gratuity
- Claimant's costs awarded
- Interest on the decretal sum from the date of filing suit
Remedies
- Gratuity
- Costs
- Interest
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Evidence Act
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