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Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Flamingo Horticulture (K) Limited (Cause E041 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 1011 (KLR) (25 April 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELRC 1011 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1011
Citation
[2023] KEELRC 1011 (KLR)
Decided
25 April 2023
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TypeLabor DisputePostureClaimant v RespondentCoramHS WASILWA
Holding

The court orders the payment of gross pay up to July 25, 2019, 1 month's salary in lieu of notice, and one way travelling allowance. The total payable is Kshs 21,223 plus costs and interests.

Facts

The claimant Union filed a claim against Flamingo Horticulture (K) Limited regarding the non-payment of terminal dues to a member, Zipporah Kemunto Mose, who was retired on medical grounds on July 25, 2019.

Issues

  1. Payment of terminal dues
  2. Calculation of compensation for unfair treatment on retirement

Reasoning

The court ruled that the claimant is entitled to payment of her gross pay up to July 25, 2019, and 1 month's salary in lieu of notice, but not for service pay as the claimant served less than 5 years.

Outcome

The claimant's claim for terminal dues and compensation for unfair treatment on retirement is partially granted.

Orders

  • Payment of gross pay up to July 25, 2019
  • 1 month's salary in lieu of notice
  • One way travelling allowance

Remedies

  • Payment of gross pay up to July 25, 2019
  • 1 month's salary in lieu of notice
  • One way travelling allowance

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Labour Relations Act
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements
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