Misheck Muthaura Gitonga v AAA Growers Limited [2019] KEELRC 2067 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2067
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2067 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 March 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks payment of dues, compensation, and costs; Respondent seeks dismissal of suitCoramNzioki wa Makau
The claim is dismissed with costs to the Respondent due to the Claimant's actions amounting to an attempt to defraud the court.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a guard by Respondent from June 2011, earning Kshs. 5,250/- a month. He was dismissed on 20th November 2014 without notice or payment of dues. He sought payment of dues for public holidays, underpayments, house allowance, and severance pay.
Issues
- Dismissal without notice or payment of dues
- Payment of dues for public holidays, underpayments, house allowance, and severance pay
- Compensation for dismissal
- House allowance and severance pay
Reasoning
The Claimant's testimony was evasive, and the recommendation letter he provided was forged. The court found the claim based on falsehoods.
Outcome
Dismissal of the suit with costs to the Respondent
Authorities cited
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