Jackson Birya Kalu v Apex Steel Limited [2018] KEELRC 840 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 840
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 840 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 October 2018
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramONESMUS N. MAKAU
Holding
The claimant deserted work from 16.7.2012 without prior notice to the employer.
Facts
The claimant, Jackson Birya Kalu, was employed by Apex Steel Limited as a cleaner from January 2011 to July 2012. He was dismissed on 24 July 2012, but claimed unfair termination. The respondent denied this and claimed the claimant deserted work.
Issues
- Whether the claimant was unfairly terminated on 24.7.2012 or he deserted work after 15.7.2012
- Whether reliefs sought should issue
Reasoning
The claimant did not provide evidence to prove he was on duty on 24 July 2012 or from 16 to 23 July 2012. The respondent's witnesses testified that the claimant never reported to work after 15 July 2012.
Outcome
The claimant's suit is dismissed with no relief granted.
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