Geophrey Okello Otieno v Mini Bakeries (Nairobi) Limited [2014] KEELRC 1392 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1392
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 1392 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 September 2014
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from a dismissal of a claim for unfair terminationCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding
The Claimant's claim is statute barred and dismissed.
Facts
The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as a Dough Maker on 1st March 2001, rising to the position of Foreman earning a monthly salary of Kshs. 19,000 from 1st August 2007. He was summarily dismissed on 8th August 2008 for stealing 1,300 loaves, an allegation he denies.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's claim is statute barred
- Whether the Respondent had a valid reason for terminating the Claimant's employment
- Whether in effecting the termination the Respondent observed due process
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The Employment Act, 2007 limits civil actions based on the Act or a contract of service to three years from the act, neglect or default complained of. The Claimant's claim was filed out of time without leave of the Court, and all other issues raised in the claim are spent.
Outcome
The Claimant's claim is dismissed.
Orders
- Each party will bear their own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act, 2007
- Limitation of Actions Act
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