Alex Ocharo v Comply Industry Limited [2017] KEELRC 146 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 146
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 146 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 December 2017
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The Claimant is awarded compensation of Kshs 56,100/- and costs.
Facts
The Claimant, Alex Ocharo, alleged breach of contract and unfair termination of employment against Comply Industries Limited. The parties agreed on issues for determination, but no agreement was reached. The Claimant testified, and the Respondent's witnesses were heard.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant was an employee of the Respondent and the terms thereof
- Whether the Claimant's contract was of a casual nature or not
Reasoning
The Claimant served the Respondent for over 5 years and was on casual terms from 2010 to 2015. The Respondent should have drawn a formal contract but failed to do so.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Award of compensation of Kshs 56,100/-
- Award of costs to the Claimant
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs 56,100/-
- Award of costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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