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William Egesebuli Otieno v Steel Makers Limited [2015] KEELRC 481 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 481 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
481
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 481 (KLR)
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramAbuodha J. N.
Casual employment is terminable without notice, but claimant is entitled to one month's salary in lieu of notice and 7 months' salary for unfair termination.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a casual laborer by Respondent from July 2008 to July 2012. Claimant claims termination was unlawful and seeks compensation.

Issues

  • Unlawful termination of casual employment
  • Payment for 104 days of work
  • General damages for unlawful termination

Reasoning

Casual employment is terminable without notice, but claimant's employment was converted to regular due to injury, thus entitled to terms and conditions of a regular employee.

Outcome

Claimant awarded one month's salary in lieu of notice, 7 months' salary for unfair termination, and costs of the suit.

Orders

  • One month's salary in lieu of notice
  • 7 months' salary for unfair termination
  • Costs of the suit

Remedies

  • One month's salary in lieu of notice
  • 7 months' salary for unfair termination
  • Costs of the suit

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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