Erick Ochieng Aram & 29 others v Foam Mattresses Limited & another [2019] KEELRC 2557 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2557
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2557 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 December 2019
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHon. Justice Mathews N. Nduma
Holding
The 1st respondent was found to be the employer of the claimants. The termination of employment was not lawful and fair.
Facts
The claimants were employed by the 1st respondent, a plastics factory, and were terminated due to the government's ban on plastics production, sale, and use. The claimants were promised recall if work increased, but were not recalled.
Issues
- Who is the employer of the claimants.
- Whether the stoppage of work amounted to termination and if so, if it was lawful and fair.
- Whether the claimants are entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The court found that the 1st respondent was the employer and that the termination was due to the government's ban on plastics production, which made the claimants' work superfluous. The court also noted that the 1st respondent did not comply with the Employment Act's provisions for redundancy.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, No. 11 of 2007
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