Muriithi Dickson Kithinji v Economic Housing Group Ltd [2018] KEELRC 1589 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1589
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1589 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 July 2018
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Labour Relations CourtCoramAbuodha J.
Holding
The court dismisses the application and orders the respondent to pay the claimant the admitted amount of Kshs 791,191/= together with interest and costs.
Facts
The claimant, Muriithi Dickson Kithinji, was a consultant for the respondent, Economic Housing Group Ltd. The respondent terminated his services without just cause, and the claimant sought an injunction and compensation.
Issues
- Validity of reasons for termination
- Whether the claimant was an employee or an independent contractor
Reasoning
The court finds that the reasons for termination are valid and that the claimant was an independent contractor, not an employee. The court does not issue an injunction due to the contested nature of the issues.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Order for the respondent to pay the claimant the admitted amount of Kshs 791,191/= together with interest and costs
Remedies
- Payment of the admitted amount and interest
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