Paul Koech & 12 others v Purecircle (K) Limited [2015] KEELRC 235 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 235
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 235 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 November 2015
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TypeLabor DisputePostureInterlocutory ApplicationCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding
The court allows the Claimants' prayer to amend their claim and directs the Respondent to deposit Kshs.4,779,321.00 in Court.
Facts
The Respondent issued letters declaring the Claimants redundant without issuing a mandatory redundancy notice. The Claimants are apprehensive about not receiving their terminal dues.
Issues
- Claimants' right to amend their claim
- Respondent's obligation to deposit the total sum claimed by the Claimants
Reasoning
The court allows the amendment as the case is still at the interlocutory stage and the amendments are critical for the just determination of the case. The court directs the Respondent to deposit 50% of the claimed amount.
Outcome
The court grants the application and directs the Respondent to deposit the sum in Court.
Orders
- Respondent to deposit Kshs.4,779,321.00 in Court
- Claimants' amended statement of claim deemed duly filed
Remedies
- Deposit of Kshs.4,779,321.00 in Court
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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