Lolwerikoi v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries & 2 others (Cause E364 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2356 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2356
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2356 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 2024
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJK GAKERI
Holding
The Court finds that the Claimant was an employee of the 3rd Respondent and that his employment was not constructively terminated.
Facts
The Claimant was employed as Acting Managing Director of Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya Ltd from July 2016 to sometime after October 2019. He was transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries but did not hand over the position.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's employment was constructively terminated.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
- Whether the Counter-claim is sustainable.
Reasoning
The Court determined that the Claimant was appointed as Acting Managing Director and served until a purported transfer. The absence of a formal transfer document does not constitute constructive dismissal.
Outcome
The Court dismissed the claim.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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