James Munene Kairu v Nanyuki Youth Polytechnic [2018] KEELRC 1081 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1081
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1081 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2018
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's appeal dismissedCoramNzioki wa Makau
Claimant's claim is dismissed as he was on a fixed-term contract and the contract ended on July 31, 2015. He was not entitled to notice or benefits in August 2015.
Facts
Claimant sued his former employer for breach of contract, demanding salary, notice, and other benefits. Respondent denied the claims and asserted that the contract was a fixed-term contract that ended on July 31, 2015.
Issues
- Validity of the contract
- Dismissal process
- Entitlement to notice and benefits
Reasoning
Claimant's contract was a fixed-term contract that ended on July 31, 2015. He was not entitled to notice or benefits in August 2015 as he did not work for the Respondent in that month.
Outcome
Claimant's claim dismissed
Orders
- Claimant's claim dismissed with costs to the Respondent
Authorities cited
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