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Chumba v Toshamatt Supermarket (Cause 250 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 73 (KLR) (8 June 2022) (Judgment)

[2022] KEELRC 73 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
73
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 73 (KLR)
Decided
8 June 2022
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant v. RespondentCoramABUODHA, NJ ABUODHA
Holding

The claimant failed to prove the respondent unfairly terminated her service.

Facts

The claimant, Sharon Jepkorir Chumba, alleged she was unlawfully terminated by the respondent, Toshamatt Supermarket, without notice, severance pay, and leave dues. The respondent denied the allegations, stating the claimant absconded from work.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination
  2. Underpayment
  3. Overtime

Reasoning

The Court found the claimant's allegation of unfair termination unproven due to evidence showing the claimant absented herself from work without authority. The claimant's salary was above the recommended minimum wage and overtime was paid.

Outcome

The claim is dismissed with costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Wage Order
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