Kuria & 13 others v Kartasi Industry Limited (Cause E531 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 13488 (KLR) (19 December 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 13488
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 13488 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The Court dismisses the claims for unfair termination, underpayment, and breach of contract. The Court orders the respondent to issue the claimants with their respective certificates of service.
Facts
The claimants were contractual employees of the respondent who were terminated without warning. The respondent sold its assets and ceased operations. The claimants alleged unfair termination, underpayment, and breach of contract.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Underpayment
- Breach of contract
- Reinstatement
- Certificate of service
Reasoning
The Court finds that the claimants were on term contracts and their contracts lapsed by euxion of time. The pay cuts agreed upon by the union were not unjustified. The claims for reinstatement and underpayment are dismissed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Respondent to issue claimants' respective certificates of service by 01.02.2025
Remedies
- Certificate of service
Authorities cited
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