Paul Savayi v Beatman & Seer Security [2019] KEELRC 929 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 929
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 929 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2019
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant WinsCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
Claimant is awarded Kshs.11,900.70 as pay in lieu of termination notice, Kshs.5,455.80 as service pay, and Kshs.8,000 for uniform deduction. Claimant is also entitled to a certificate of service and costs of the suit.
Facts
Claimant Paul Savayi worked for respondent Beatman & Seer Security from January 2013 to April 2014. He was paid Kshs.7,000 per month, below the minimum statutory wage of Kshs.11,900.70. Claimant was terminated abruptly on April 9, 2014, without notice.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Minimum wage payment
- Service pay
- Certificate of service
- Uniform deduction
Reasoning
The Court found the employment contract to be a contract of service, and the respondent was bound to pay the minimum statutory wage. The termination was found to be unfair and abrupt, warranting one month's pay as compensation.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Payment of Kshs.41,969.60 by 15.09.2019
- Delivery of certificate of service by 15.09.2019
- Payment of costs of the suit
Remedies
- Payment of wages
- Certificate of service
- Payment of costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act, 2007
- Minimum Wage Act
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