Fredrick Kerage v DPL Festive Limited [2013] KEELRC 836 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 836
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 836 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE MAUREEN ONYANGO
The Court dismissed the claim as the claimant's claim has been extinguished and he is estopped from making any claim against the Respondent.
Facts
The Claimant, Frederick Kerage, was employed by the Respondent, DPL Festive Limited, as a baker, oven man, flour mixer, and packer from April 2005 to 16th February 2011. His employment was terminated abruptly, and he seeks compensation for notice, accrued house allowance, service pay, pay in lieu of leave, and 12 months' salary.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant had a right to seek redress in the Industrial Court.
- When the Claimant was employed by the Respondent.
Reasoning
The Court found that the claimant's claim has been resolved through the union and that the dispute is premature as it had not gone through the process of dispute resolution under the Labour Relations Act.
Outcome
The claim is dismissed with costs.
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