Patrick Nguthiru Gichuki v David Denny [2013] KEELRC 680 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 680
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 680 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 April 2013
Summary at a glance
TypeIndustrial DisputePostureEx parte proceedingCoramAbuodha J. N.
Claimant failed to prove his claim and the case is hereby dismissed with costs.
Facts
Claimant Patrick Nguthiru Gichuki claimed he was an employee of Respondent David Denny, retained to do maintenance work. He alleged his daily wage was reduced from Kshs.500 to Kshs.350 and was terminated without justifiable reasons. He sought terminal dues including leave days, NSSF dues, unpaid salary, tools allowance, and compensation.
Issues
- Whether claimant was an employee of respondent or Electrical Services that seconded him
- Whether claimant was a casual or month-to-month employee
- Whether termination was unfair or unlawful
Reasoning
Court found the evidence insufficient to prove claimant's claim. Claimant's testimony and evidence were below the required threshold.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
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