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Amos Nandwa Amayi & 35 others v Commercial Transporters Limited (In Liquidation) & another [2018] KEELRC 1372 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1372 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1372
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1372 (KLR)
Decided
27 July 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The court finds the termination unfair and unlawful, and awards compensation including 6 months' gross pay, redundancy pay, and other benefits.

Facts

The claimants were employed by Commercial Transporters Limited, which was in liquidation. They claimed unfair termination and other employment-related damages.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination
  2. Redundancy pay
  3. Compensation for outstanding salaries and leave days
  4. Dispute over special damages

Reasoning

The court found the termination to be unfair and unlawful, and awarded compensation based on the Employment Act.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the claimants

Orders

  • Preserve the assets of the 1st respondent for liquidation
  • Pay claimants' terminal dues
  • Deliver a certificate of service for each claimant
  • Pay claimants' costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Compensation for 6 months' gross pay
  • Redundancy pay
  • Outstanding salaries and leave days
  • Certificate of service

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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