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Transglobal Cargo Centre Limited v Paul Otieno Oduor [2019] KEELRC 210 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 210 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
210
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 210 (KLR)
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs Respondent's CounterclaimCoramCw1
There was no bond executed by the respondent to serve the claimant for at least 2 years after the Lufthansa Cargo training. The respondent's resignation was not a breach of the contract. The claimant is not entitled to the claimed reliefs.

Facts

The claimant, Transglobal Cargo Centre Limited, brought a suit against the respondent, Paul Otieno Oduor, claiming damages, costs, and other reliefs. The respondent denied wrongdoing and claimed leave compensation, constitutional rights breach, and damages.

Issues

  • Whether the respondent executed a bond to work for the claimant for 2 years after training by Lufthansa Cargo.
  • Whether the respondent's resignation on 20.8.2014 breached his contract of employment and bond.
  • Whether the claimant is entitled to the claimed reliefs.
  • Whether the respondent is entitled to the claimed reliefs.

Reasoning

The court found no written agreement binding the respondent to continue working for the claimant after training by Lufthansa Cargo. The respondent's resignation was not a breach of the contract, as he forfeited his 44 leave days. The claimant is not entitled to the claimed reliefs.

Outcome

The claimant's claim was dismissed.

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