Court rules non-payment of salary is breach of contract

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The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) has ruled that non-payment of salary is a breach of the employment contract and an employee is justified in terminating the employment.

Justice Monica Mbaru also ruled that refusing to pay terminal dues, particularly salaries earned, is an employment offence as it denies an employee a fair chance to enjoy the fruits of his or her labour.

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