Ismail Ramadhan Juma v Maz Distributors Limited [2016] KEELRC 455 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 455
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 455 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2016
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureSummary JudgmentCoramONESMUS MAKAU
Holding
The termination was by the claimant through desertion, and the claimant is not entitled to salary underpayment, house allowance, and annual leave.
Facts
The claimant was employed as a Canter driver by the respondent from January 2011 to July 2015. He was dismissed verbally on 25 July 2015. He claimed salary underpayment, house allowance, annual leave, and compensation for unfair termination.
Issues
- Whether the termination was unfair or the claimant deserted work
- Whether the claimant is entitled to salary underpayment, house allowance, and annual leave
Reasoning
The court found the termination was by the claimant's desertion. The claimant's salary was not underpaid during the period 2011-2013, but was underpaid from May 2013 onwards. The claimant is entitled to Kshs. 12,335.10 as salary underpayment.
Outcome
The claimant is awarded Kshs. 51,303.05, with half costs and interest.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Labour Institutions Act
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