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Benard Ochieng Odhiambo & 2 others v Mulji Devraj & Brothers Ltd [2017] KEELRC 1384 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 1384 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1384
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 1384 (KLR)
Decided
17 May 2017
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision to dismiss the claimCoramO. N. Makau
Holding

The claimants' employment relationship with the respondent is not proven, and the suit is dismissed with no order as to costs.

Facts

The claimants alleged they were employed by the respondent from April 2013 to July 2014 as carpenters, earning varying daily wages. They were terminated on July 5, 2014, without prior notice or fair hearing.

Issues

  1. Whether the claimants were employed by the respondent
  2. If affirmed, whether the claimants' contract of employment was unfairly terminated
  3. Whether the claimants are entitled to the reliefs sought

Reasoning

The claimants did not provide sufficient evidence to prove their employment relationship with the respondent and were terminated without a valid reason.

Outcome

Dismissal of the suit with no order as to costs

Orders

  • The suit is dismissed with no order as to costs

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • FRANCI
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