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Benard Ogallo Animu v Gilanis Supermarket Limited [2018] KEELRC 160 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 160 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
160
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 160 (KLR)
Decided
6 December 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramM. MBARU JUDGE
The claims are hereby dismissed. The claimant is not entitled to compensation, unpaid wages, or leave days.

Facts

The claimant was employed as a General Worker by the respondent. He was later assigned work as a turn boy and was sent to Nairobi on a Sunday night. He was directed to offload goods from a lorry but was accused of stealing and was forced to write a letter of resignation.

Issues

  • Whether the claimant was entitled to compensation for the days worked
  • Whether the claimant was entitled to unpaid wages
  • Whether the claimant was entitled to leave days

Reasoning

The claimant was a General Worker and was not entitled to the duties of a turn boy. He voluntarily resigned and was not entitled to compensation for unpaid wages or leave days.

Outcome

Dismissal of claims

Orders

  • The claimant shall clear his dues and receive a certificate of service

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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