Cyrus Ng’anga Njuguna v Kahoya & Kahoya Limited [2016] KEELRC 1022 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1022
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1022 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 June 2016
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The court finds that the Claimant voluntarily deserted work without notice and is not entitled to dismissal compensation.
Facts
Claimant Cyrus Ng’anga Njuguna was employed by Respondent Kahoya & Kahoya Limited as a night guard from October 17, 2007, until July 10, 2011. On July 9, 2011, the night guard supervisor ordered him to go home, and he was not allowed to sign out. The next day, he met with the clerk and was told he was being deployed to general duties in the farm.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant deserted work or was unlawfully dismissed
- Whether the reliefs sought should be granted
Reasoning
The court finds that the Claimant was not dismissed but voluntarily left work, and he concealed material facts in his pleadings.
Outcome
Judgment for the Claimant for the sum of kshs 18949 plus terminal dues.
Remedies
- Payment of terminal dues
- Judgment for the sum of kshs 18949
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