Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union v Kenya Pipeline Company Limited & 2 others [2018] KEELRC 2538 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2538
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2538 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from original trialCoramM. Mbaru
The court ruled that the simple interest rate of 5% per year should be applied for the CBA signed on 14th November, 2014.
Facts
The parties were involved in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) dispute regarding salary arrears and the computation method for increments.
Issues
- Application of simple interest vs compound interest for salary increments
- Review of CPI and inflation factors in CBA negotiations
Reasoning
The court found that the application of a simple interest rate was erroneous and that a compound interest rate was required to account for inflation and economic performance.
Outcome
Affirmed the original decision
Orders
- The parties shall apply the simple interest of 5% each year for the CBA signed on 14th November, 2014 for its duration
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