Nason Nyamasyo Kieti & another v Benson Mutie Maithya t/a Tornson Agencies [2021] KEELRC 565 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 565
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 565 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 November 2021
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The termination was procedurally unfair, and the claims for unfair termination, compensation, and notice pay are dismissed.
Facts
The claimants were employed as field officers to collect rents from tenants. They were terminated verbally on 29.08.2017 without any hearing or payment of August 2017 wages.
Issues
- Contract of service
- Termination
- Underpayment
- Annual leave
Reasoning
The Court finds that the claimants absconded duty and terminated their employment by themselves, and the respondent never terminated the claimants' employment.
Outcome
The suit is hereby determined with orders.
Orders
- The respondent to deliver the claimants' respective certificates of service in 30 days.
- Each party to bear own costs of the suit.
Authorities cited
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