Alexander Mbugua Gitehi v Jacaranda Hotels Limited [2022] KEELRC 841 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 841
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 841 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramDr. Jacob Gakeri
Holding
The Claimant's employment contract lapsed on June 30, 2009, due to the expiration of the contract term. The Claimant is not entitled to the reliefs sought.
Facts
The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as an Accounts Assistant from October 2007 to September 2013. He was suspended on May 18, 2009, and later arrested for stealing. His employment contract expired on June 30, 2009.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's employment contract was terminated by the Respondent or by operation of law.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal has ruled that fixed-term contracts carry no rights, obligations, or expectations beyond the date of expiry. The Claimant's suspension and subsequent arrest did not extend the contract term.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- Interest at Court rates from the date of judgment till payment in full.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Francis Chire Chachi v Amatsi Water Services Company Limited
- Oshwal Academy (Nairobi) & Another v Indu Vishwanath
- The Registered Trustees De La Salle Christian Brothers T/A St. Mary’s Boys’ Secondary School v Julius D. M. Baini
- Registered Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa & another v Ruth Gathoni Ngotho-Kariuki
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