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Kenya Building, Construction, Timber Furniture & Allied Industries Employees Union v Stella Builders Ltd [2017] KEELRC 542 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 542 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
542
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 542 (KLR)
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal DismissedCoramAbuodha J.
Holding

The court finds Stella Builders Ltd non-suited against the claimants and dismisses the suit with costs.

Facts

The grievant was employed as a construction labourer by Stella Builders Ltd from October 2008, earning Kshs 200 per day. He was terminated on 25th November, 2011, without payment of terminal dues.

Issues

  1. Who is the employer of the grievant's workers in the construction site?
  2. Whether Stella Builders Ltd employed the grievant as an employee.

Reasoning

The respondent did not produce evidence of a contract with Dostana Builders, and the grievant and claimant confirmed the respondent sub-contracted the Langata works to Dostana Builders.

Outcome

Dismissed

Orders

  • Dismissal of the suit with costs.
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