Kenya Engineering Workers Union v Guru Mechanical Engineers Limited [2021] KEELRC 63 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 63
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 63 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 December 2021
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMATHEWS N. NDUMA
Holding
The Court dismisses the claim for unlawful termination and awards the grievants the terminal benefits as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Facts
The claimant union filed a suit on behalf of six employees alleging wrongful redundancy and demanding compensation and severance pay. The respondent did not follow the required procedures as per the Employment Act.
Issues
- Unlawful termination of employment
- Payment of severance and redundancy benefits
Reasoning
The Court finds that the respondent did not follow the required procedures as per the Employment Act, and thus the claim for unlawful termination is without merit.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The respondent is to pay the respective claims to each grievant with interest at Court rates from date of judgment till payment in full.
- The respondent is to pay the costs of the suit.
Remedies
- Compensation and severance pay as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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