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Mary Waithira Wambui v Wagika Holdings Ltd [2018] KEELRC 2597 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 2597 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2597
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 2597 (KLR)
Decided
18 October 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant filed the case, Respondent failed to file defenceCoramM. MBARU
Holding

Termination of employment was unfair, claimant entitled to underpayments, overtime pay, public holiday work compensation, leave days compensation, and salary for days worked.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Cashier from March 2004, grossly underpaid, and terminated without notice on November 15, 2017.

Issues

  1. Fair termination of employment
  2. Underpayment of wages
  3. Overtime pay
  4. Public holiday work compensation
  5. Leave days compensation
  6. Notice pay

Reasoning

Employer failed to follow mandatory termination procedures, leading to unfair termination. Underpayments and other claims are confirmed.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • County Labour Officer to assess and confirm dues

Remedies

  • Underpayments
  • Overtime pay
  • Public holiday work compensation
  • Leave days compensation
  • Salary for days worked

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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