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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Generation Electric Allied Limited [2019] KEELRC 664 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 664 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
664
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 664 (KLR)
Decided
17 October 2019
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TypeLabor DisputePostureClaimant wonCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding

Claimant union wins, Grievant entitled to underpayment, maximum compensation for unlawful dismissal, interest, and costs.

Facts

Claimant union sued Respondent for wrongful termination and underpayment of wages. Grievant was a Mpesa cashier who was transferred to Eldoret without proper notice and was entitled to maternity leave with full pay.

Issues

  1. Constructive dismissal
  2. Underpayment of wages

Reasoning

The Respondent failed to provide proper notice for the Grievant's transfer and did not pay her full salary during her maternity leave, leading to constructive dismissal.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Kshs. 176,845.20 as underpayment
  • Kshs. 308,845.20 as maximum compensation for unlawful dismissal
  • Interest on the sums awarded at court rates
  • Costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Underpayment
  • Unlawful dismissal compensation
  • Interest
  • Costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Labour Relations Act
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