Ephanuel Mugambi Muchiri v David R. Gathanju & another [2018] KEELRC 891 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 891
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 891 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 October 2018
Summary at a glance
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
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