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Francis Muthini Mue v Rakesh Anand T/A Raunaq Restaurant (A.K.A Jeatz Restaurant [2014] KEELRC 776 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 776 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
776
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 776 (KLR)
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection on time-barred claimCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding

The Claimant's claim was well within time, and the Respondent's Preliminary Objection is dismissed with costs to the Claimant.

Facts

Claimant Francis Muthini Mue filed a claim against Rakesh Anand T/A Raunaq Restaurant (A.K.A Jeatz Restaurant) on 16th November 2012, alleging neglect to comply with instructions issued by the District Labour Office.

Issues

  1. When does the limitation period for employment and labour matters begin to run?
  2. Does the Respondent's failure to respond to the instructions issued by the District Labour Office suspend the limitation period?

Reasoning

The Court ruled that the limitation period does not begin to run until the conciliation process is exhausted, and in this case, the Respondent's failure to respond to the instructions issued by the District Labour Office suspended the limitation period.

Outcome

Claimant's claim dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Respondent's Preliminary Objection dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
  • Kenya Scientific Research International Technical and Allied Workers Union Vs Rainald Schumera [2012] EKLR
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