Peter Kige Oluoch v Meshack Otieno Aida [2019] KEELRC 635 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 635
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 635 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 October 2019
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TypeUnlawful and unfair termination of employmentPostureClaimant seeks compensation and terminal benefitsCoramMathews N. Nduma
Holding
Claimant is entitled to compensation in the sum of Kshs. 66,552, including three months salary, underpayments, and leave in lieu.
Facts
Claimant worked as a farm manager for 3 years, earning Kshs. 6,000 per month, underpaid, not granted leave, and dismissed for demanding salary increment.
Issues
- Unlawful and unfair termination of employment
- Compensation for underpayments and unpaid leave
- Compensation for terminal benefits
Reasoning
Claimant was underpaid for three years, not granted leave, and unlawfully dismissed. The court awards compensation based on the Employment Act and previous case law.
Outcome
Claimant wins, awarded Kshs. 66,552 in total
Orders
- Claimant awarded Kshs. 66,552 in total
- Respondent to pay costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensation for underpayments
- Compensation for unpaid leave
- Compensation for terminal benefits
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act, 2007
- General Wage Order for a farm foreman
Cases cited (1)
- E&LRC Cause No. 293 of 2015 Pamela Nelima Lutta vs Mumias Sugar Company Limited
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