Naran Vekariya v Krystalline Salt Limited [2019] KEELRC 2121 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2121
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2121 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Holding
The Court orders the Respondent to pay the Claimant arrears of salary at Kshs. 2,312,000.
Facts
The Claimant was dismissed by the Respondent as a Workshop Manager in February 2011. He was later acquitted of a criminal charge filed by the Respondent. The Respondent filed a civil suit against the Claimant, but it was not prosecuted. The Claimant filed a Statement of Claim for employment benefits, half salary, and damages.
Issues
- Employment benefits
- Half salary
- Damages
Reasoning
The court held that the Claimant is entitled to half salary for the period from 20th May 2014 to 18th June 2016, as the contract was still alive and denial of salary should not be considered a disciplinary penalty.
Outcome
The Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant arrears of salary.
Orders
- The Respondent shall pay to the Claimant arrears of salary at Kshs. 2,312,000.
Remedies
- Arrears of salary
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Peterson Ndung’u & 5 others v. Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited, [2014]e-KLR
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