Ernest Nechesa Obok v Liddos Club Limited [2018] KEELRC 2285 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2285
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2285 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 February 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramAbuodha J. N.
Holding
The court finds the claimant employed and orders compensation for one month's salary, service pay, unpaid salary, house allowance, payments in lieu of untaken leave, and seven months' salary for unfair termination.
Facts
Claimant Ernest Nechesa Obok alleged he was employed by Respondent Liddos Club Limited as a cleaner from September 2007 to October 25, 2012. He claimed wrongful dismissal and unpaid wages. Respondent denied the claimant's employment and claimed he was only a temporary garbage collector.
Issues
- Employment status of the claimant
- Unpaid wages and termination of employment
Reasoning
The court ruled the claimant was employed, dismissing the respondent's argument of temporary employment. The employer failed to follow due process in terminating the claimant's services.
Outcome
In favor of the claimant
Orders
- One month salary in lieu of notice
- Service pay for completed years of service
- Unpaid salary for October 2012
- Unpaid house allowance
- Payments in lieu of untaken leave
- Seven months salary for unfair termination
Remedies
- Compensation for various claims
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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