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Joseph Nyaga v United Millers Limited [2019] KEELRC 1008 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 1008 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1008
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 1008 (KLR)
Decided
7 March 2019
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Summary at a glance

TypeConstructive DismissalPostureAppeal OutcomeCoramM. MBARU JUDGE
The claimant's employment relationship with the respondent ended in May 2010, and any claims for constructive dismissal are time-barred.

Facts

The claimant was employed as a Sales Executive by the respondent from May 2003. In 2010, the claimant was relocated to Nakuru and his earnings became commission-based. The respondent allegedly withheld earnings, imposed arbitrary deductions, and engaged in unfair competition.

Issues

  • Constructive dismissal
  • Unpaid salary arrears
  • Commission-based earnings
  • Unfair termination

Reasoning

The court held that the claimant ceased being an employee covered under the Employment Act in May 2010, and any claims for due salaries, unpaid earnings, and damages for unfair termination are not within the court's jurisdiction.

Outcome

The claim is hereby struck out. No orders to costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (2)
  • Cola Cola East Africa Limited v Maria Kagai Ligaga
  • Lear Shighadi Sinoya v Avtech Systems Limited
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