Court Rules Against KAA in Ksh66 Million Pay Disparity Case
He noted that KAA acted lawfully in implementing the job grading structure and salary adjustments, and each party was ordered to bear its own costs...
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The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu has dismissed a claim by 29 Bird Scouts employed by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) who sought over Ksh66 million in backdated salaries and allowances.
- Justice Dr Jacob Gakeri ruled that KAA had lawfully implemented its job grading structure and salary adjustments.
- The Bird Scouts were promoted from Job Group S3 to S4 in May 2024 and argued their pay should be backdated, similar to Firefighters and Security Wardens.
- KAA successfully argued that the Bird Scouts' roles, requiring a basic O-level certificate, are not comparable to the high-risk, specialized duties of Firefighters and Security Wardens.
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