Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Migotiyo Plantation Limited [2015] KEELRC 1333 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1333
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 1333 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2015
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TypeLabour DisputePostureMotion for Prohibition and Referral to ConciliationCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The Court allows the motion and grants prayers 2 and 3 thereof pending further directions, including referral to conciliation.
Facts
The Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union filed a motion against Migotiyo Plantation Limited regarding the unlawful redundancy of 130 employees. The Respondent claimed the redundancy was involuntary due to financial crisis.
Issues
- Statutory requirements for redundancy notice
- Responsibility for redundancy
Reasoning
The Court found the redundancy notice did not comply with the Employment Act, 2007, and the Respondent's failure to notify the local labour officer.
Outcome
Motion granted, pending further directions
Orders
- Prohibition of declaring 130 employees redundant
- Referral to conciliation with County Labour Officer
Remedies
- Costs in the cause
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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