Janet Kyayumbi Mwanza v Pammi Thatti [2014] KEELRC 1032 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1032
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 1032 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2014
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Industrial CourtCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE M. ONYANGO
Holding
The Claimant was not dismissed but absconded duty. The Claimant is not entitled to the prayers sought.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a house servant by Respondent on 17th March 2009. She alleged unfair dismissal on 24th July 2010, but claimed to have received her salary on 30th June 2010. Respondent denied dismissal and claimed Claimant absconded duty.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant was dismissed or absconded duty.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the prayers sought.
Reasoning
Claimant's testimony contradicts her statement of dismissal. She was paid her salary on 30th June 2010, and the Respondent's evidence supports her absconding duty.
Outcome
Claimant dismissed with costs
Orders
- Claimant has not proved unfair termination and is therefore not entitled to costs.
- Each party shall bear it's costs.
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