Carolyne Wambui Njue v Rift Valley Railways (Kenya) Limited [2015] KEELRC 146 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 146
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 146 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2015
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent's Motion for Production of DocumentsCoramAbuodha J. N.
Holding
The Court ordered the respondent to produce the requested documents within 14 days, failing which the respondent's reply would be struck out with costs.
Facts
Claimant, Carolyne Wambui Njue, alleges discrimination at the workplace, specifically in terms of equal pay for equal work. She seeks documents including payslips and academic certificates of Rafael Araujo and Victor Ayiera.
Issues
- Whether the documents sought are relevant and necessary for the proper determination of the issues in dispute.
- Whether the documents are covered by privilege and if so, whether the claimant's case for discrimination can be substantiated without them.
Reasoning
The Court found the documents relevant and necessary for the proper determination of the issues, balancing public interest against the need for justice.
Outcome
The respondent was ordered to produce the requested documents.
Orders
- The respondent to produce the requested documents within 14 days.
- Failure to do so will result in the respondent's reply being struck out with costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (6)
- Concord Insurance Co. Ltd v. NIC (2013) eKLR
- Convay v. Rimmer & Another (1968) (All ER 874)
- Oracle Production Ltd v. Decapture Ltd & 3 Others
- Lelano I Salano v. Intercontinental Hotel (2013) eKLR
- Sitati v. Mumias Sugar Company
- Baseline Architects Ltd & 2 Others v. NHIF Board (2008) eKLR
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