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Elema Guyo Elema & 14 others v Jiangxi Zhongmei Engineering Construction Co. Ltd [2019] KEELRC 298 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 298 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
298
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 298 (KLR)
Decided
21 November 2019
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Summary at a glance

TypeWrongful dismissal and failure to pay terminal benefitsPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment & Labour Relations Court of Kenya at NyeriCoramNzioki wa Makau
The termination process was found to be unlawful, and the court ordered the payment of two month's pay in lieu of notice, gratuity/service benefits, maximum compensation for unfair termination, underpayment of wages, annual leave dues, unpaid house allowance, and overtime for Sundays.

Facts

Elema Guyo Elema and 14 others filed suit against Jiangxi Zhongmei Engineering Construction Co. Ltd alleging wrongful dismissal and failure to pay terminal benefits. The case was consolidated and Elema alleged wrongful dismissal without due process and payment of terminal dues.

Issues

  • Wrongful dismissal
  • Failure to pay terminal benefits
  • Violation of Employment Act and Collective Bargaining Agreement

Reasoning

The court found that the dismissal was without due process and violated the Employment Act and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • Declaration of unlawful termination process
  • Payment of various benefits and compensation

Remedies

  • Declaration of unlawful termination process
  • Payment of various benefits and compensation

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement
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