Diana Gaceri Kigunda v Mombasa Continental Resort [2019] KEELRC 1138 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1138
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1138 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 July 2019
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramJames Rika
Holding
The Court rejected the Claimant's Application and granted leave to amend her Statement of Claim.
Facts
The Claimant filed a Statement of Claim and an Application on 1st March 2017 and 30th January 2018, respectively, seeking the appointment of a representative under the Labour Relations Act.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's Application for appointment of a representative is valid and should be allowed.
- Whether the Claimant's Statement of Claim should be allowed to be amended.
Reasoning
The Court found that the Claimant's Application was irregular, illegal, and capable of resulting in criminal prosecution.
Outcome
The Court dismissed the Claimant's Application and granted leave to amend her Statement of Claim.
Orders
- The power of attorney filed by the Claimant is expunged from the record.
- The Claimant is granted leave to amend her Statement of Claim.
- The Respondent is at liberty to file an Amended Statement of Response within 14 days of receiving the Amended Statement of Claim.
- Costs in the cause.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Labour Relations Act Number 14 of 2007
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