Castro Momanyi Ondieki v Kenya Methodist University [2021] KEELRC 637 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 637
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 637 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 October 2021
Summary at a glance
TypeUnpaid Wages DisputePostureEx parte hearing due to respondent's non-appearanceCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The court orders the respondent to pay the claimant Kshs. 234,563 for unpaid wages, plus costs and interest.
Facts
The claimant, Castro Momanyi Ondieki, was employed by Kenya Methodist University on part-time contracts dated 21/11/2016 and 17/2/2017. He was to teach four units (BIRS-121, BIRS-222, BIRS-322, and BIRD-212) for 3 hours each session, earning Kshs. 2,000 per hour. He claims he was not paid for 45 hours of teaching, totaling Kshs. 360,000.
Issues
- Unpaid wages for 45 hours of teaching
- Verification of the claimant's hours and payment
Reasoning
The court found the claimant's evidence sufficient to establish the unpaid wages, despite the respondent's non-appearance.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Order for Kshs. 234,563 in favor of the claimant
Remedies
- Unpaid wages of Kshs. 234,563
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