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Hamisi Mwinyi Nyerere & 18 others v Uchumi Supermarket [2018] KEELRC 1557 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1557 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1557
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1557 (KLR)
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TypeUnlawful and unfair redundancyPostureRespondent appealed the decisionCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding

Claimants are entitled to damages and severance pay

Facts

Claimants were employees of Uchumi Supermarket who were declared redundant without proper notice and compensation, leading to a lawsuit.

Issues

  1. Unlawful and unfair redundancy
  2. Compensation for terminal dues

Reasoning

The court found that the redundancy was not genuine and that the employer failed to provide proper notice and compensation.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the claimants

Orders

  • Respondent to pay damages and severance pay to the claimants
  • Respondent to pay costs of the claim

Remedies

  • Damages
  • Severance pay

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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