Kenya Union of Employees of Polytechnics, Colleges and Allied Institutions (KUEPCAI) v Board of Management, Nairobi Technical Training Institute (Cause 90 of 2016) [2020] KEELRC 1936 (KLR) (30 January 2020) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1936
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1936 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2020
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramM. MBARU
Holding
The claims are dismissed. The grievant is ordered to meet costs due to the respondent.
Facts
The grievant was employed as a cleaner by the respondent from January 2009. He was paid below the minimum wage and was not confirmed in his employment. In 2013, he complained about employment malpractice and was offered a letter of appointment with a salary higher than civil servants' wages. Employment was terminated on alleged probationary terms.
Issues
- Unpaid salaries and allowances
- Unfair termination of employment
- Probationary terms and their application
Reasoning
The court held that probationary terms were not an unfair labor practice if not applied to disadvantage the employee. The grievant's termination was fair and reasonable.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Dismissal of claims
- Grievant to meet costs
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Labour Relations Act
Cases cited (2)
- Hesbon Ngaruiya Waigi v Equatorial Commercial Bank Limited
- Technical University of Kenya
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