Jades Collection Limited v Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers Union [2017] KEELRC 1107 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1107
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1107 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2017
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TypeReview of JudgmentPostureApplication for review of judgmentCoramAbuodha J.N.
Holding
Application for review of judgment dismissed with costs
Facts
Jades Collection Limited filed a suit against Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers Union. The court ordered Jades Collection Limited to pay Kshs.2.77 million to the respondent. Jades Collection Limited claimed it had a meritorious defense but was not heard due to the absence of its lawyers.
Issues
- Existence of recognition agreement
- Lack of legal backing of conciliator
- Grievants' union membership
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant had not demonstrated a reasonable or triable defense to warrant the review of the judgment of the Court. The court also ruled that a trade union need not have a recognition agreement to invoke dispute resolution mechanisms under the Labour Relations Act.
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Orders
- Application for review of judgment dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Industrial Court Act
- Labour Relations Act, 2007
- Employment and Labour Relations Court Act
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