DANIEL SONGA SILA V PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT LTD [2012] KEELRC 199 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 199
- Citation
- [2012] KEELRC 199 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2012
Summary at a glance
The suit will proceed to full hearing as the objection in limine is dismissed with costs.
Facts
Claimant was dismissed on 10th August, 2006, and was arrested and charged with forgery in 2006. He was acquitted in 2009.
Issues
- Whether the termination was unlawful and unfair
- Compensation for unpaid salary and accrued leave days
- Severance pay for 13 years of service
Reasoning
The Employment Act, 2007 was not applicable due to its enactment after the termination. The Limitation of Actions Act, Cap.22 of the Laws of Kenya applies, with a six-year limitation period.
Outcome
The suit will proceed to full hearing.
Orders
- The objection in limine is dismissed with costs.
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