Mwonyonyi v Mufaddal Glass Distributors Limited (Cause E784 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 3828 (KLR) (18 August 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3828
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 3828 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 August 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection ApplicationCoramAN MWAURE, Majanja
The Court declares that the Employment and Labour Relations Court has the requisite jurisdiction to hear the case.
Facts
Claimant was offered employment as a loader with a starting salary of Kshs. 18,600 per month. He incurred injuries in late October 2020 and continued receiving salary until May 2021. He was then informed of his dismissal.
Issues
- Whether the Employment and Labour Relations Court has the requisite jurisdiction to hear the case.
- Whether the Respondent's dismissal was valid.
Reasoning
The Court relies on the Employment and Labour Relations Court Act, 2011, to declare that the court has jurisdiction over the case.
Outcome
The Preliminary Objection Application is dismissed.
Orders
- Judgment delivered through video conferencing or email due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Authorities cited
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