Mwinzi v Management University of Africa (Cause 1743 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 3992 (KLR) (10 June 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3992
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 3992 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 June 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant v RespondentCoramJAMES RIKA
The Court orders the Respondent to pay the Claimant leave allowance of Kshs. 10,928 and salary arrears of Kshs. 81,339, totaling Kshs. 92,267.
Facts
Claimant Christopher Mwinzi was employed as a Security Officer by Management University of Africa. He resigned on June 9, 2016, and was paid his last salary of Kshs. 85,000. The University initially agreed to pay his terminal benefits but later declined. The Claimant also claimed withheld allowances and salary arrears.
Issues
- Unpaid salary and benefits for June 2016
- Unpaid leave allowance for 2016 and 2017
- Unpaid extraneous allowance for May and June 2016
- Pension contribution disputes
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent had unilaterally altered the Claimant's contract, including pension contributions, and failed to pay the Claimant's terminal benefits and withheld allowances.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- The Respondent shall pay the Claimant leave allowance of Kshs. 10,928 and salary arrears of Kshs. 81,339
- Costs to the Claimant
- Interest allowed at court rates from the date of Judgment till payment is made in full
Remedies
- Unpaid salary and benefits for June 2016
- Unpaid leave allowance for 2016 and 2017
- Unpaid extraneous allowance for May and June 2016
- Pension contribution disputes
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