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James Aluvisia Luvayi v Director, The Option Lounge [2022] KEELRC 230 (KLR)

[2022] KEELRC 230 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
230
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 230 (KLR)
Decided
10 March 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramM. MBAR?
The claimant is found to be an employee, and the termination was unfair. The court orders compensation, notice pay, unpaid leave, house allowance, service pay, and 7 days' pay for February, 2017.

Facts

The claimant, James Aluvisia Luvayi, was employed by the respondent, The Option Lounge, as a Lounge/Club manager. He worked until February 7, 2016, when he was terminated without notice. The claimant sought compensation for terminal dues, unpaid leave, house allowance, service pay, and compensation for unfair termination.

Issues

  • Whether the claimant was an employee or a casual labourer
  • Whether the termination was fair and without due process

Reasoning

The court found that the claimant was an employee and not a casual labourer. The employer failed to provide work records and did not comply with the Employment Act, leading to an unfair termination.

Outcome

In favor of the claimant

Orders

  • Compensation
  • Notice pay
  • Unpaid leave
  • House allowance
  • Service pay
  • 7 days' pay for February, 2017

Remedies

  • Compensation
  • Notice pay
  • Unpaid leave
  • House allowance
  • Service pay
  • 7 days' pay for February, 2017

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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