Nguli & another v Manpower Networks Limited (Cause 1641 of 2017) [2025] KEELRC 185 (KLR) (31 January 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 185
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 185 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 January 2025
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJAMES RIKA
Holding
The Court finds that the 1st Claimant's contract was unfairly terminated by the Respondent and that he discharged the Respondent from further claims. The Claim is marked as settled.
Facts
The 1st and 2nd Claimants were employed by the Respondent as loaders and general workers. They were dismissed without severance pay or other compensation.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the 1st Claimant's contract was unfair.
- Whether the 1st Claimant discharged the Respondent from further claims.
- Whether the 1st Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought.
Reasoning
The 1st Claimant received Kshs. 21,000 from the Respondent while the Claim was pending, signed discharge, and acknowledged it was a full and final settlement. He should have consulted his Advocate before accepting the payment and executing discharge.
Outcome
The Claim is marked as settled, and the 1st Claimant received Kshs. 21,000 from the Respondent.
Orders
- The Claim shall be marked as settled, the 1st Claimant having received Kshs. 21,000 from the Respondent.
- No order on the costs.
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