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James Ontori Orwochi v Hipora Business Solution (Ea) Limited [2015] KEELRC 1399 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 1399 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1399
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 1399 (KLR)
Decided
24 February 2015
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant filed a case for terminal dues against RespondentCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding

The court finds that the Claimant resigned from work on his own account and is entitled to the remedies of 16 days leave, public holidays, lunch deductions, and issuance of a Certificate of Service.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Double Checker and was terminated on 26/4/2014. He wrote a letter asking for his termination letter and later filed a case for terminal dues.

Issues

  1. Whether the Claimant resigned or was terminated from work.
  2. If terminated, whether the termination was fair or justice and if he resigned.
  3. What remedies are available to him.

Reasoning

The court found that the Claimant was absent from work and left his job on his own volition, thus resigning from work.

Outcome

Claimant is ordered to pay the Respondent Kshs.37,952 and is issued with a Certificate of Service.

Orders

  • Claimant is ordered to pay the Respondent Kshs.37,952.
  • Claimant is issued with a Certificate of Service.

Remedies

  • 16 days leave
  • Public Holidays
  • Lunch deductions
  • Issuance of Certificate of Service
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