Benard Wanyama Makokha v Robinson Investment Ltd [2019] KEELRC 2567 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2567
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2567 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 February 2019
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramM. MBARU JUDGE
Holding
Judgment is entered for the claimant in the amount of Ksh.30,000 for compensation, Ksh.60,000 for unpaid wages, Ksh.154,560 for public holidays, Ksh.121,500 for house allowance, and Ksh.47,307.70 for annual leave pay.
Facts
The claimant was employed by the respondent as an Operations Manager with various duties. He was later transferred and suspended multiple times over allegations of ghost workers, absenteeism, and loss of client confidence. The claimant reported the matter to the labor officer and sought unpaid wages and other compensations.
Issues
- Wrongfulness of the suspension
- Payment of unpaid wages and compensations
Reasoning
The court found the suspension wrongful and ordered its compensation. The claimant's unpaid wages and compensations were awarded based on the Employment Act, 2007.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Compensation of Ksh.30,000
- Unpaid wages of Ksh.60,000
- Compensation for public holidays of Ksh.154,560
- House allowance of Ksh.121,500
- Annual leave pay of Ksh.47,307.70
- Recovery of losses of Ksh.1,771,000 by the respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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