Kenya Union of Printing, Publishing, Paper Manufacturers & Allied Workers v Highlands Paper Mills Limited [2015] KEELRC 95 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 95
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 95 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 2015
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection to Claimant's ActionCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The Court finds the claim incompetent and orders the cause be struck out.
Facts
Harnest Benard Nyangweso, a deceased employee, had final dues of Kshs 62,393/- unpaid by his employer, Highlands Paper Mills Limited. The Kenya Union of Printing, Publishing, Paper Manufacturers & Allied Workers filed a claim on behalf of the deceased's widow and children.
Issues
- Whether the claim was filed by a legal representative of the deceased
- Whether the claim was filed within the legal timeframe
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the claim was incompetent because it was filed long after the deceased's death and without a grant of letters of administration, and that such claims can only be commenced by a legal representative duly authorised by a competent court.
Outcome
The cause is dismissed.
Orders
- The cause is struck out
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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