Gonna v Mistry V.Naran Mulji & Co (Appeal 81 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 1369 (KLR) (8 July 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1369
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 1369 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 July 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal MagistrateCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Facts
Francis Safari Gonna was employed by Mistry V.Naran Mulji & Co as a security officer from March 1, 2017 to February 5, 2019. He claimed unfair constructive dismissal and other compensations.
Issues
- Contract conversion
- Constructive dismissal
- Salary arrears
- Unfair termination
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was a casual employee and did not work continuously for more than a month, thus the claim for conversion to a regular term employee was not valid. The resignation was voluntary and not coerced, and the claims for salary arrears and other compensations were time-barred.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is allowed.
- The judgment of 28.10.2021 be set aside and be substituted with an order allowing the Claimant’s claim with costs.
- The costs of this appeal be awarded to the appellant.
Authorities cited
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