Bakery, Confectionary, Manufacturing & Allied Workers Union (K) v Kenafric Industries Ltd [2015] KEELRC 428 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 428
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 428 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 August 2015
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour DisputePostureRespondent filed a preliminary objection, Claimant filed submissions.CoramNzioki wa Makau
The suit is not statute barred and is not out of time.
Facts
The Claimant was dismissed on 6 December 2008, and the suit was filed on 19 December 2014, more than 6 years after the termination.
Issues
- Limitation of actions under Section 90 of the Employment Act
- Suspension of time limit for conciliation
Reasoning
The court held that the matter was referred to the Minister for Labour on 17 June 2010, and the admission of the dispute for conciliation suspended the time that was to run from the date of reference.
Outcome
The suit is not dismissed.
Orders
- The preliminary objection is dismissed.
- The suit is not statute barred and is not out of time.
Authorities cited
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