Ogutu v Central Electrical International Limited (Cause 1450 of 2017) [2024] KEELRC 1657 (KLR) (28 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1657
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 1657 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 June 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decision
Holding
The court found that the termination was not due to desertion and was not fair.
Facts
Brayan Otieno Ogutu was an employee of Central Electrical International Limited. He claimed his employment was unfairly terminated, seeking notice pay, compensation for earned but unutilized leave days, service pay, and compensatory damages. The Respondent denied the claim and asserted Ogutu deserted duty.
Issues
- How did the parties separate?
- Was the termination of the Claimant’s employment fair?
Reasoning
The court determined that the Respondent failed to prove desertion and did not comply with procedural fairness. The termination was found to be unfair.
Outcome
The appeal was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
Cases cited (2)
- Joseph Nzioka vs. Smart Coatings Limited (2017) eKLR
- Kenfreight (E.A.) Ltd vs
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