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Dick Kamecherwoa v Highway Secondary School [2021] KEELRC 862 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 862 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
862
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 862 (KLR)
Decided
30 September 2021
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent admitted liability, Claimant sought full benefitsCoramPresiding Judge
Holding

Claimant is entitled to gratuity for 13 years and leave for 21 days, but not to leave for 1996-2010 and 2015-2016 overtime, rest days, and public holidays

Facts

Claimant worked as a Watchman from 1.3.1996 to 31.3.2016, retiring due to age. He claimed gratuity, leave, and other benefits.

Issues

  1. Whether the Claimant is entitled to the sums claimed in his suit
  2. Whether the Claimant is entitled to leave for 1996-2010 and 2015-2016 overtime, rest days, and public holidays

Reasoning

Gratuity and leave for 13 years and 21 days were awarded based on evidence and CBA provisions. Leave claims were dismissed due to lack of proof.

Outcome

Claimant partially successful

Orders

  • Gratuity awarded for 13 years
  • Leave awarded for 21 days
  • Leave claims for 1996-2010 and 2015-2016 overtime, rest days, and public holidays dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Charles Kariuki case
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