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Rachael Akoth Onyango v Rentokil (K) Limited [2015] KEELRC 1192 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 1192 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1192
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 1192 (KLR)
Decided
24 March 2015
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Summary at a glance

TypeWrongful DismissalPostureAppeal from a summary dismissalCoramNzioki wa Makau
The Court finds that the Claimant was not dismissed but absconded from work.

Facts

Claimant was employed by Respondent from March 2005 to October 2010. She was injured in a road traffic accident on December 30, 2009, and was given 90 days off. She returned to work with crutches but was eventually dismissed.

Issues

  • Whether the Claimant was dismissed by the Respondent
  • Whether the Claimant absconded from work

Reasoning

The Claimant did not prove any dismissal and was paid until September 2010. She was given 90 days off after her accident and was not dismissed.

Outcome

Dismissal of the suit with costs

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Daniel Mueke v Bhogals Auto World (2014) eKLR
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