Waigi Evelyn Muthoni v Ericsson Kenya Limited [2021] KEELRC 294 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 294
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 294 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent failed to file Statement of Response within prescribed time, granted extensionCoramJames Rika
Holding
Respondent can be excused for not complying with the timelines given by the Court and the Procedural Rules, on filing of Response to the Claim.
Facts
Claimant filed Statement of Claim for unfair termination, certificate of service, and certificate of clearance. Respondent filed Application for leave to file Statement of Response and documents.
Issues
- Respondent's failure to file Statement of Response
- Respondent's delay in filing Statement of Response
Reasoning
Engagement in out-of-court discussions led to settlement of part of the Claim, and the timelines should not be interpreted as unalterable deadlines.
Outcome
Respondent granted 14 days to file Statement of Response and documents, Claimant granted 14 days to file Reply.
Orders
- Respondent granted 14 days to file Statement of Response and documents
- Claimant granted 14 days to file Reply
- Costs in the cause
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act 2007
- E&LRC [Procedure] Rules
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