Beatrice Kerubo Ombaye[Suing on behalf of Philip Nyachoti Ongubo] v United Millers Limited [2019] KEELRC 100 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 100
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 100 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 2019
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramM. MBAR?
Holding
The claims are dismissed as the employment was on casual terms, and the claimant did not provide a medical certificate as required by law.
Facts
Philip Nyachoti Ongubo was employed by United Millers Limited as a general worker from November 2010. He fell sick in February 2014 and was taken home by an officer. He returned to work but was barred without explanation. He filed a claim for notice pay, overtime pay, and compensation.
Issues
- Employment status and termination
- Overtime pay and rest days
- Medical leave and medical certificates
Reasoning
The court found the employment was casual and the claimant did not comply with the legal requirement to inform the employer of his illness and produce a medical certificate.
Outcome
Claims dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (3)
- Dorothy Ndungu versus Machakos University [2016] eKLR
- Ronalo Hamisi versus Orascom Construction Company Cause No.1477 of 2015
- Anne Wairimu Kimani versus Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) [2017] eKLR
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