William Egesebuli Otieno v Steel Makers Limited [2015] KEELRC 481 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 481
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 481 (KLR)
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
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