Malei v Urysia Limited (Appeal E073 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3131 (KLR) (22 October 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3131
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 3131 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 October 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the Appellant's claim of unlawful termination and constructive dismissalCoramDKN MARETE
The court dismisses the appeal and orders that each party bears their costs.
Facts
The Appellant was employed as a Senior Technical Advisor by the Respondent from February 2016. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 necessitated a review of the Respondent's business operations, leading to unpaid leave and salary reviews for an indefinite period.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant was unlawfully terminated or constructively dismissed from employment.
- Whether the Appellant was entitled to the reliefs sought in the Memorandum of Claim.
Reasoning
The court finds that the circumstances did not amount to a case of constructive dismissal or unlawful termination. The Respondent's actions were deemed necessary and well thought out in response to the pandemic.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Each party bears their costs
Authorities cited
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