[2020] KEELRC 1028 (KLR)

[2020] KEELRC 1028 (KLR)

The court found that the claimant was employed on a piece rate basis and was dismissed for refusing to pay an unlawful charge for a work card. The respondent failed to file a response or justify the dismissal, thus the claimant's evidence was uncontroverted. The Employment Act requires employers to justify...

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Citation
[2020] KEELRC 1028 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Moses Mugira Rimbera; Respondent: Bosky Industries Limited
Court
Employment and Labour Relations Court
Court Station
Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nairobi
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Cause 1472 of 2016
Procedural Posture
Employment Cause / Judgment
Outcome
Claim partly allowed. Unfair termination established. Compensation and costs awarded; other claims dismissed.
Judges
DO Ogal
Legal Topics
Unfair Termination, Piece Rate Employment, Minimum Wage Entitlement, Notice Pay, Compensation for Unfair Dismissal
Source Language
en
Employment and Labour Unfair Termination Piece Rate Employment Minimum Wage Entitlement Notice Pay Compensation for Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Moses Mugira Rimbera

Applicant

Bosky Industries Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Cause / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was wrongfully and unfairly dismissed from employment.
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to compensation and other reliefs sought under the Employment Act.
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was underpaid or denied statutory benefits such as NSSF, house allowance, and annual leave.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the claimant was employed on a piece rate basis and was dismissed for refusing to pay an unlawful charge for a work card. The respondent failed to file a response or justify the dismissal, thus the claimant's evidence was uncontroverted. The Employment Act requires employers to justify termination and follow due process, including notice and fair hearing, even for piece rate workers. The court held the dismissal was unfair as the respondent did not comply with statutory requirements. However, the claimant failed to prove underpayment, entitlement to house allowance, NSSF refund, or annual leave, as there was insufficient evidence. The court awarded compensation for...

Court Disposition

Claim partly allowed. Unfair termination established. Compensation and costs awarded; other claims dismissed.

Orders

  • The respondent shall pay the claimant compensation equivalent to 3 months' salary at the statutory minimum wage (Kshs.57,279.80).
  • The respondent shall pay the claimant Kshs.10,000 for reasonable expenses and disbursements.