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Charles Odhiambo Oduor v John Robert Scot Chatwin [2018] KEELRC 1135 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1135 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1135
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1135 (KLR)
Decided
28 September 2018
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Claimant's contract was not converted to regular employment, and termination was not unfair. No compensation for unfair termination is granted.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Home Guard by Respondent from April 2007 to December 2014. He worked excess hours without compensation. Respondent terminated his employment in December 2014.

Issues

  • Conversion of contract to regular employment under Section 37 of the Employment Act
  • Unfair termination
  • Compensation for unfair termination

Reasoning

Claimant was not a Casual Employee, and there is no evidence of conversion to regular terms. Deductions for NSSF contributions were lawfully made and should be remitted.

Outcome

Claimant's appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Certificate of Service to issue
  • No order on the costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act 2007
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