Micah Kangogo Chelanga v Kenya Farmers Association Ltd [2022] KEELRC 592 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 592
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 592 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2022
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Typeconstructive dismissalPostureoriginal trialCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding
Claimant was constructively dismissed and is entitled to 10 months' salary, 3 months' notice pay, and statutory deductions.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a clerk by Respondent from November 1989 until August 2014. Claimant resigned due to withheld salary from July 2012, which made it impossible for him to commute to work.
Issues
- Constructive dismissal
- Unpaid salaries
- Unremitted provident fund
- Collective bargaining agreement arrears
- Notice pay
Reasoning
The Respondent failed to pay Claimant's salary for over 2 years, which was a breach of the contract of employment. The non-payment made it difficult for Claimant to continue working, constituting constructive dismissal.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Claimant awarded 10 months' salary
- Claimant awarded 3 months' notice pay
- Claimant awarded total of Kshs.255,749 less statutory deductions
- Respondent ordered to pay costs and interest
Remedies
- Compensation for unlawful and unfair termination
- Notice pay
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Employment Rights Act 1996
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