Jairus Maduguda Ojinda v Security Sevens Limited [2018] KEELRC 352 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 352
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 352 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 December 2018
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The termination was not unfair, and the claimant was not entitled to accrued leave days or other compensation.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a security guard by respondent from December 12, 2010. He was dismissed on November 11, 2014, and claimed unfair termination. The claimant testified he was dismissed due to lack of work, while the respondent's witness claimed he absconded duty and refused redeployment.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the claimant's employment was unfair.
- Whether the claimant was entitled to accrued leave days and other compensation.
Reasoning
The Court found that the claimant resigned from employment voluntarily on October 11, 2014, and was not trustworthy or coherent in his testimony. The claimant's absences and refusal to be redeployed were not justified.
Outcome
The respondent will pay the claimant Kshs. 30,550.00 by December 31, 2018, with interest from the date of filing the suit.
Orders
- Payment of Kshs. 30,550.00 by respondent to claimant by December 31, 2018.
- Each party to bear their own costs of the suit.
Remedies
- Accrued leave days of Kshs. 30,550.00 awarded to claimant.
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