Stephen Mukuna Kyambi v Cadbury Kenya Limited [2018] KEELRC 2095 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2095
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2095 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaim dismissed for time-barred suitCoramByram Ongaya
Holding
The claimant's suit is dismissed as time-barred.
Facts
Claimant Stephen Mukuna Kyambi was employed by Cadbury Kenya Limited as an electric fitter from 1977. He was terminated on September 9, 2011, and claimed accumulated gratuity and interest. The respondent denied the claim.
Issues
- Claimant's employment termination
- Claimant's entitlement to accumulated gratuity
Reasoning
The claimant filed the suit over two and a half years after the 3-year limitation period under the Employment Act, 2007, which lapsed on September 9, 2014.
Outcome
Dismissal of the claimant's suit
Orders
- Claimant's memorandum of claim dismissed with no orders on costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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