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Singh v Aluken Trading Limited (Cause E863 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 1602 (KLR) (30 May 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KEELRC 1602 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1602
Citation
[2025] KEELRC 1602 (KLR)
Decided
30 May 2025
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TypeConstructive DismissalPostureClaimant seeks declaration of unlawful non-payment, employment contract non-issue, and constructive dismissal; Respondent denies and seeks costs.CoramSTELLA RUTTO
The Claimant was constructively dismissed and entitled to a certificate of service.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Manager from May 2014 to May 2023. He claims unpaid salary from October 2020 to May 2023 due to alleged non-payment by Respondent.

Issues

  • Whether the Claimant was constructively dismissed from employment.
  • Whether he is entitled to the reliefs sought.

Reasoning

The Respondent failed to pay the Claimant's salary as claimed, constituting a fundamental breach of the employment contract. The Claimant was thus entitled to treat himself as constructively dismissed.

Outcome

Claimant wins constructive dismissal and entitlement to certificate of service.

Orders

  • Claimant to be issued with a certificate of service within 30 days from the date of this judgment.
  • Respondent to bear the costs of the claim.

Remedies

  • Certificate of Service
  • Costs of the claim

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Coca-Cola East & Central Africa Limited v Maria Kagai Ligaga (2015) eKLR
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