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Kazungu Dadu Sirya v Wells Fargo Ltd [2019] KEELRC 2122 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 2122 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2122
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 2122 (KLR)
Decided
28 February 2019
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TypeLabor DisputePostureRespondent's Motion to Strike Out ClaimCoramJames Rika
Holding

The court finds the claim is time-barred and strikes it out under Section 90 of the Employment Act 2007.

Facts

Claimant Kazungu Dadu Sirya was employed by Wells Fargo Ltd as a Controller in the Alarms Department from October 1, 2004, to October 10, 2011. His employment contract was terminated without notice, and he filed a claim for unfair termination and terminal benefits.

Issues

  1. Whether the claim is time-barred under Section 90 of the Employment Act 2007
  2. Whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the case

Reasoning

The claim was filed more than 3 years after the cause of action arose, and the court lacks jurisdiction due to the expiration of the claimant's right to litigate.

Outcome

The claim is struck out.

Orders

  • The claim is hereby struck out under Section 90 of the Employment Act 2007
  • No order on the costs
  • The file is closed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act 2007
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