Jackline Oichoe v Jilag Limited [2022] KEELRC 851 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 851
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 851 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypePreliminary ObjectionPostureRespondent's Preliminary ObjectionCoramJustice Dr. Jacob Gakeri
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has jurisdiction to hear the claim.
Facts
Claimant Jackline Oichoe filed a claim against Respondent Jilag Limited regarding employment and labour relations disputes. The Respondent argued that the Employment and Labour Relations Court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Applicability of the Chief Justice's Gazette Notice
Reasoning
The court determined that the Employment and Labour Relations Court Act, 2011 established the court to hear and determine disputes relating to employment and labour relations. The Chief Justice's Gazette Notice of 22 June 2018, while conferring jurisdiction on magistrates, did not affect the court's original jurisdiction as established by the Constitution and the Act.
Outcome
The preliminary objection is dismissed.
Authorities cited
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