Benjamin Githome Maingi v County Government of Nakuru [2019] KEELRC 1771 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1771
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1771 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 April 2019
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TypeLabor DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The court held that the claimant's unspent off days cannot be forfeited and he is entitled to payment for them.
Facts
Claimant Benjamin Githome Maingi was employed as a watchman by the defunct Nakuru Municipal Council from 1992 to 2014. He worked overtime which was converted into off days. He retired in 2014 with 1230 off days unspent.
Issues
- Whether the claimant's unspent off days can be forfeited by the employer
- Whether the claimant is entitled to payment for the unspent off days
Reasoning
The court ruled that the claimant's unspent off days cannot be forfeited as per the Employment Act and the Collective Agreement. The employer's position is not supported by the law.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal upheld
Remedies
- Payment of the claimant's unspent off days
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act, 2007
- Collective Agreement
Cases cited (2)
- Rajab Barasa & 4 others v Kenya Meat Commission
- Interim) County Secretary, County Government of Kakamega v Republic Ex parte Ali Adam & another
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