German Waweru Njonjo v Civicon Limited [2018] KEELRC 2260 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2260
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2260 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 March 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureFinal OrderCoramJames Rika
Holding
The Respondent shall refund the Claimant Kshs. 15,750 deducted from his salary.
Facts
The Claimant, German Waweru Njonjo, was employed as a Driver by the Respondent, Civicon Limited, from December 18, 2010, to October 30, 2011. The Respondent terminated the contract without paying terminal dues, and the Claimant sought severance pay, overtime pay, unlawful deductions, and a month's salary in lieu of notice.
Issues
- Severance pay
- Overtime pay
- Unlawful deductions
- Salary in lieu of notice
Reasoning
The Claimant was not entitled to severance pay as he did not complete his contract period. The deduction was unlawful as there was no evidence of the claimed absences.
Outcome
The Respondent is ordered to refund the deducted amount.
Orders
- The Respondent shall refund the Claimant Kshs. 15,750 deducted from his salary.
Remedies
- Refund of Kshs. 15,750
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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