Mwangangi v Board of Governors, Huda Integrated School (Cause E613 of 2020) [2024] KEELRC 557 (KLR) (11 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 557
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 557 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2024
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramJK GAKERI, Ndolo
Holding
The court found that the Deed of Release, Discharge and Indemnity bars the Claimant from pursuing further claims against the Respondent.
Facts
Claimant was dismissed from employment on 20th December, 2019. She signed a Deed of Release, Discharge and Indemnity on 28th December, 2019.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant waived her right to pursue further claims against the Respondent.
- Whether termination of the Claimant’s employment was unfair or unlawful.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The court agreed with the principles that govern deeds of release or discharge vouchers or settlements agreements, stating that the issue should be addressed by the court to determine if the deed was freely and willingly executed.
Outcome
The court dismissed the claim.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Coastal Bottlers Ltd V Kimathi Mithika (2018) eKLR
- Thomas De La Rue (K) Ltd V David Opondo Omutelema (2013) eKLR
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