Laberty & 13 others v Odera & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 93 of 2017) [2024] KEELRC 284 (KLR) (15 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 284
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 284 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 February 2024
The court finds that Crosslink Services Limited is the employer of the claimants and dismisses their claims for unpaid salary, incurred expenses, and general damages.
Facts
The claimants were recruited by Crosslink Services Limited to work in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in various capacities. They executed contracts of employment with Crosslink Services Kenya, but claimed they were employed by Crosslink Services Rwanda. They sought unpaid salary, incurred expenses, general damages, and interest and costs.
Issues
- Whether Crosslink Services Limited is the employer of the claimants.
- Whether the claimants have proved their claims against the respondents.
Reasoning
The court determined that the claimants were employed by Crosslink Services Limited, not Crosslink Services Rwanda. The claimants failed to prove their claims due to lack of evidence and improper due diligence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- General damages dismissed
- Claimed reimbursement of travel expenses dismissed
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