Alfred Langat v Carzan Flowers (K) Limited [2020] KEELRC 974 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 974
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 974 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 June 2020
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramM. MBARU
The claimant's employment was terminated lawfully by the expiration of the contract, and there was no unfair termination. The claimant's claims for compensation, notice pay, and underpayments are dismissed.
Facts
The claimant was employed as a security guard by the respondent from May 13, 2013 to May 16, 2014. The contract was renewed for another six months, but was not renewed on May 16, 2014. The claimant was paid Ksh.5,445 until February 2014, and Ksh.6,071 thereafter. He claimed compensation for unfair termination, notice pay, pay for 16 days worked in May 2014, annual leave, and underpayments.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Notice pay
- Pay for 16 days worked in May 2014
- Annual leave
- Underpayments
Reasoning
The contract was not renewed due to its expiration, and the claimant was paid according to the Wage Orders. The claimant was not paid for 16 days worked in May 2014, but the respondent offered 1.92 days of annual leave, which was a benefit. The claimant was underpaid by Ksh.12,680.
Outcome
Judgment for the respondent on all claims.
Orders
- Judgment for the respondent on all claims
Remedies
- Judgment for the respondent on all claims
Authorities cited
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