KK SECURITY v. HARERIMANA N’ABANDI_180762_kn

KK SECURITY v. HARERIMANA N’ABANDI_180762_kn

KK Security failed to comply with the mandatory consultation and objective selection procedure for redundancy under Article 29, rendering the dismissals unfair and entitling respondents to compensation. The employer did not prove payment of overtime and holiday pay. Wage claims were not time-barred due to prior proceedings before the labour inspectorate. Compensation for lack of employment certificate was denied as there was no evidence of refusal by the employer. Legal costs were reduced to a single award as the case was tried as one matter.

Citation
RSOCAA006/07/CS
Parties
Appellant: KK Security; Respondents: Harerimana Enos na bagenzi be (Munyaneza Jean, Safari Théogène, Gasore Jean Baptiste, Munyanshongore Théodore, Harindintwari Augustin, Uwizera Sadock, Sebagabo Prince, Hagenimana Moussa, Setakwe André, Mwungura André, Mberwa Innocent, Sebasoni Jérôme)
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
11 January 2008
Case Number
RSOCAA006/07/CS
Procedural Posture
Labour Dispute (termination/redundancy) / Supreme Court Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed except as to legal costs; cross-appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal, Procedural Fairness, Wages and Overtime, Prescription of Wage Claims, Certificate of Employment, Legal Costs
Source Language
en, rw
Labour Law Redundancy Unfair Dismissal Procedural Fairness Wages and Overtime Prescription of Wage Claims Certificate of Employment Legal Costs

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Parties

KK Security

Appellant

Harerimana Enos na bagenzi be (Munyaneza Jean, Safari Théogène, Gasore Jean Baptiste, Munyanshongore Théodore, Harindintwari Augustin, Uwizera Sadock, Sebagabo Prince, Hagenimana Moussa, Setakwe André, Mwungura André, Mberwa Innocent, Sebasoni Jérôme)

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Labour Dispute (termination/redundancy) / Supreme Court Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the termination of employment for economic reasons complied with legal procedure under Article 29 of Law N°51/2001
  2. 2 Whether respondents are entitled to overtime and holiday pay
  3. 3 Whether wage claims are time-barred by prescription

Ratio Decidendi

KK Security failed to comply with the mandatory consultation and objective selection procedure for redundancy under Article 29, rendering the dismissals unfair and entitling respondents to compensation. The employer did not prove payment of overtime and holiday pay. Wage claims were not time-barred due to prior proceedings before the labour inspectorate. Compensation for lack of employment certificate was denied as there was no evidence of refusal by the employer. Legal costs were reduced to a single award as the case was tried as one matter.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed except as to legal costs; cross-appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • KK Security to pay respondents RWF 20,362,528 in total compensation.
  • KK Security to pay RWF 814,501 as 4% state fee.