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Ephanuel Mugambi Muchiri v David R. Gathanju & another [2018] KEELRC 891 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 891 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
891
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 891 (KLR)
Decided
24 October 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramRadido Stephen
Claimant is awarded pay in lieu of notice and salary arrears

Facts

Claimant was a minister of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa who was deposed in 2009 and did not receive his salary. He filed a lawsuit for unpaid salary and wrongful termination.

Issues

  • Non-payment of salary arrears
  • Unlawful termination of employment

Reasoning

The court found that the claimant was entitled to salary arrears up to January 2010 and pay in lieu of notice. The termination was found to be unlawful due to lack of proper notice and hearing.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Claimant awarded Kshs 304,174 in total
  • Claimant to have costs

Remedies

  • Pay in lieu of notice
  • Salary arrears

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act, 2007
  • Limitation of Actions Act
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