Japheth Kithia Munya v Dodhia Packaging Limited [2018] KEELRC 54 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 54
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 54 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 December 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trialCorampresiding judge
Holding
The claimant's contract of service was never signed by him, and it was unfairly terminated on 6.7.2011. The termination was unfair as the employer failed to prove a valid and fair reason and follow a fair procedure.
Facts
The claimant, Japheth Kithia Munya, was employed by Dodhia Packaging Limited from 2000 to June 2011. He claimed unfair termination and sought terminal benefits and compensation.
Issues
- Whether the claimant was employed under a term less contract or a fixed term contract.
- Whether the contract was unfairly terminated or lapsed by effluxion of time.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant was employed without a written contract from 2000 to 6.7.2011. The fixed term contract was never signed by the claimant, and the termination was unfair as no valid reason was provided and no fair procedure was followed.
Outcome
The claimant is awarded terminal benefits and compensation.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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