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Kenya National Private Security Workers Union v Berdma Security Services Limited (Cause E018 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 1455 (KLR) (15 June 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELRC 1455 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1455
Citation
[2023] KEELRC 1455 (KLR)
Decided
15 June 2023
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Summary at a glance

TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant's Unfounded ClaimCoramMA ONYANGO
The claim is dismissed as the Claimant failed to prove the existence of an employment relationship with the Grievant and did not provide evidence of underpayment.

Facts

The Claimant, Kenya National Private Security Workers Union, filed a claim on behalf of Grievant Jackson Kiplagat Biwott, alleging unfair termination by Respondent Berdma Security Services Limited. The Grievant claimed underpayment, non-payment of leave, and other benefits.

Issues

  • Employment Relationship
  • Locus Standi of the Claimant
  • Proof of Underpayment

Reasoning

The court held that the Claimant did not prove the existence of an employment relationship with the Grievant and that the burden of proof lies with the employee in unfair termination claims.

Outcome

Dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Monica Kanini Mutua v Al-Arafat Shopping Centre & another (2018) eKLR
  • Herman Ilangarwa Shidakwa v Armati Security Solutions Limited (2019) eKLR
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