Johnson & 134 others v Mega Garments EPZ Limited (Cause E087 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 1257 (KLR) (5 May 2025) (Judgment)

Summary at a glance

Facts

Claimants were employed by respondent Mega Garments EPZ Limited. The claim is for non-payment of salary, leave allowance, and compensation for unfair termination of employment.

Issues

• Whether the claimants with written contracts were underpaid, suffered unfair pay deductions, and had their employment unfairly terminated.
• Whether the respondent employed the claimants without contracts, and if so, whether there were deductions, underpayments and unfair termination of employment.
• Who should pay the costs.

Reasoning

The court found that the employment contracts were valid and that the respondent paid the claimants for the days worked. The claimants did not provide evidence of employment and the claims for underpayment and unfair termination were dismissed.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

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