Valentine Ataka v Karatina University [2019] KEELRC 445 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 445
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 445 (KLR)
The court finds in favor of the Claimant, Valentine Ataka, and orders the Respondent, Karatina University, to pay the Claimant Kshs. 195,000 gross pay and costs on the sum of Kshs. 413,400.
Facts
Claimant sued the Respondent (Karatina University) for various employment issues, including failure to pay contractual dues, failure to issue written employment contract, failure to issue a certificate of service, unfair labour practices, and unfair wages. Claimant alleged that he was employed to teach 8 courses but was not given a contract of employment and was not paid for the courses he taught.
Issues
- Validity of part-time employment contracts
- Fair remuneration
- Termination of employment
- Fair labour practices
- Payment of overdue wages
Reasoning
The court ruled that the Claimant was engaged on a part-time basis and was entitled to the agreed remuneration for the courses he taught. The court also ordered the Respondent to pay the outstanding sum of Kshs. 195,000 gross.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- Payment of Kshs. 195,000 gross pay
- Payment of costs on the sum of Kshs. 413,400
Remedies
- Payment of outstanding wages
- Payment of costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Part-Time Work Convention, 1994 (No. 175)
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