Kenya Chemical Workers Union v General Plastics Limited [2017] KEELRC 782 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 782
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 782 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 August 2017
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Labour Relations CommissionCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding
The Court finds that the work shifts adopted by the Respondent are in violation of clause 2 of the CBA.
Facts
The Kenya Chemical and Allied Workers Union filed a claim against General Plastics Limited alleging violation of working hours as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Issues
- Violation of working hours under the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Unilateral alteration of working hours without employee consultation
Reasoning
The Court held that the work shifts violate the CBA as agreed upon by the parties, and that unilateral alteration of the terms of employment requires consultation and written notification.
Outcome
The Court found in favor of the Claimant but did not make further orders due to the time lapse and lack of subsequent negotiations.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
- Daniel Njuguna Mwangi v De La Rue Currency and Security Print Limited [2017] eKLR
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