Solomon Kasaine & 3 others v Yaars Bar & Restaurant Limited [2017] KEELRC 1874 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1874
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1874 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 January 2017
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TypeLabor DisputePostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection to Claimants' Time-Barred ClaimsCoramHellen S. Wasilwa
Holding
The claims are time-barred, and the cases must all collapse for want of time.
Facts
Four labor disputes consolidated into one case. Claimants filed their claims after the limitation period, alleging delays in correspondence with the Respondent.
Issues
- Whether the claims are time-barred under Section 90 of the Employment Act 2007
- Whether the Court can extend the limitation period
Reasoning
The Court held that the claims are time-barred under Section 90 of the Employment Act 2007, which mandates a three-year limitation period. The Court ruled that the claims were filed after the expiration of the limitation period, even if the delay was minimal.
Outcome
The claims are dismissed.
Orders
- The claims are dismissed as time-barred
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act 2007
- Limitation of Actions Act
Cases cited (1)
- Josephat Ndung’u vs Henkel LTD EA 2013 eKLR
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