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Daniel Inguna Ndatho v Texas Alarms (K) [2015] KEELRC 245 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 245 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
245
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 245 (KLR)
Decided
13 November 2015
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Summary at a glance

TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from a decision to strike out the suitCoramONESMUS MAKAU
The court finds the suit time barred and strikes it out.

Facts

The claimant, Daniel Inguna Ndatho, was employed as a security guard by the respondent, Texas Alarms (K), from January 4, 2006, until October 1, 2011. He failed to report back to work after his annual leave and was subsequently terminated.

Issues

  • whether the suit is time barred
  • whether the claimant deserted work or was unfairly dismissed by the respondent
  • whether the reliefs sought should issue

Reasoning

The claim for compensation for unfair termination of employment and claims for employment terminal dues are time barred due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

Outcome

The suit is struck out.

Orders

  • The suit is struck out.
  • Each party shall bear their own costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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