Bollore Transport & Logistics Kenya Limited v Mgendi (Appeal E067 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3463 (KLR) (23 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3463
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 3463 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Mombasa CMELRCCoramM MBARŨ
The appeal is found with merit, the trial court's findings and awards are set aside, and the terminal dues are set aside in their entirety.
Facts
The respondent filed a claim alleging unfair termination of employment due to early retirement, which was in breach of the contract. The appellant offered terminal dues and the respondent signed an early retirement agreement.
Issues
- Whether the early retirement was in breach of the contract
- Whether the termination was unfair
- Whether severance pay was warranted
Reasoning
The court found that the early retirement was an option under the CBA and the respondent signed the agreement voluntarily. The termination was not unfair and severance pay was not warranted.
Outcome
Appeal with merit
Orders
- The trial court's judgment is set aside
- The terminal dues are set aside in their entirety
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