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John Otieno Barasa v Mutsimoto Motors Company Limited [2019] KEELRC 2571 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 2571 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2571
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 2571 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent's AppealCoramM. MBARU JUDGE
Holding

The claims for gratuity and underpayments are dismissed as the claimant was not unionized and received gratuity at the end of each contract.

Facts

The claimant was employed by the respondent from August 2, 2012, to November 30, 2016. He worked under short-term contracts and received gratuity at the end of each contract. The respondent argued that the claimant was not unionized and thus, the claims for gratuity and underpayments were not due.

Issues

  1. End of contract
  2. Payment of gratuity
  3. Underpayment of wage

Reasoning

The Employment Act, 2007, does not apply as the claimant was not unionized. The respondent's argument that the claimant was not unionized and thus, the claims for gratuity and underpayments were not due is upheld.

Outcome

The claims made are found without merit and are hereby dismissed in the entirety.

Orders

  • The claimant shall meet the costs of the respondent.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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