Irene Ndunge Mbithi v Kantaria [2019] KEELRC 1491 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1491
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1491 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 May 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's case for underpayment, pro rata leave, and compensation against Respondents for unfair termination of employment.CoramRadido Stephen
The Court finds the termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair and the Respondent was in breach of contract.
Facts
Claimant alleged underpayment from 2008 to 2013, and sought compensation for wages earned up to June 2013. She also claimed pro rata leave and compensation for 6 months of service.
Issues
- Underpayment of wages
- Pro rata leave entitlement
- Compensation for unfair termination
Reasoning
The Court found the Claimant was underpaid by Kshs 89,310/- and awarded compensation for wages earned up to June 2013, pro rata leave, and compensation for 6 months of service.
Outcome
Claimant awarded Kshs 170,126/- in total, with costs on half scale.
Orders
- Award of Kshs 89,310/- for underpayment
- Award of Kshs 8,403/- for wages earned up to June 2013
- Award of Kshs 4,644/- for pro rata leave
- Award of Kshs 8,579/- for pay in lieu of notice
- Award of Kshs 59,190/- for compensation
Remedies
- Award of compensation for unfair termination
Authorities cited
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