Silas Okome v Panesars Kenya Limited [2021] KEELRC 1540 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1540
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1540 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 June 2021
Summary at a glance
TypeIndustrial CourtPostureAppeal from an initial judgment in favor of the Claimant, with the Respondent allowed to respond.CoramJAMES RIKA
The Court finds that the Claimant was an Independent Contractor and not an Employee. The termination was not unfair. The Claimant does not merit the pleaded remedies.
Facts
Claimant was employed by Respondent as a Curve and Designer from 1997. He requested a pay rise which was declined. On 17th June 2013, the Respondent terminated his contract. The Claimant claimed unfair termination and other damages.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant was an Employee or an Independent Contractor
- Whether the termination was unfair
- Whether the Claimant merits the pleaded remedies
Reasoning
The Court concludes that the Claimant was an Independent Contractor based on evidence that he worked on his own timelines, used his own tools, and was paid for completed work. The Respondent did not have an employer-employee relationship with the Claimant.
Outcome
The Claim is declined.
Orders
- The Claim is declined.
- No order on the costs.
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