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Ondieki & 10 others v Laico Regency Hotel Nairobi (Cause E446 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 871 (KLR) (13 March 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KEELRC 871 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
871
Citation
[2025] KEELRC 871 (KLR)
Decided
13 March 2025
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMN NDUMA
Holding

The mutual separation agreement is binding on the Claimants and they are entitled to be paid in terms of the agreement.

Facts

The Claimants were members of KUDHEIHA and sought a declaration that a mutual separation agreement was unlawful and an order for payment of arrears and other benefits.

Issues

  1. Whether the mutual separation agreement is binding on the Claimants.
  2. Whether the Claimants are entitled to unpaid leave and benefits.
  3. Whether the Respondent owes unremitted contributions to ICEA.

Reasoning

The court found that the mutual separation agreement was negotiated in good faith and was binding on the Respondent and the Claimants. The Respondent was forced to close due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond its control.

Outcome

Affirmed

Remedies

  • Payment of arrears and other benefits as per the mutual separation agreement.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act, 2007
  • Labour Relations Act, 2007
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