John Simiyu Wefwafwa v Krystalline Salt Limited [2016] KEELRC 575 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 575
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 575 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 September 2016
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TypeUnfair and Unlawful TerminationPostureClaimant's Claim DismissedCoramJames Rika
Holding
Claimant was a Piece Worker, not a Casual or Regular Employee. The claims for notice pay, annual leave pay, service pay, and punitive damages are unwarranted.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Salt Miner by Respondent from September 1999. He was initially employed on casual terms and later converted to regular employment. He worked up to November 2014. The Respondent terminated his employment on the grounds of a work injury compensation claim.
Issues
- Unfair and Unlawful Termination
- Piece Work Employment
Reasoning
The Court found that the Claimant was a Piece Worker, not a Casual or Regular Employee. The evidence showed he was paid a specific rate for quantified deliverables, not a defined wage per day or regular intervals.
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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