Egerton University v Universities’ Academic Staff Union & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E008 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 1298 (KLR) (23 May 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1298
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1298 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 May 2023
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TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from original trialCoramHS WASILWA, Omolo, Onyiego
Holding
The court declared the industrial action as unprotected, illegal, and null and void.
Facts
Egerton University filed an application seeking a temporary restraining order and injunction against the Universities’ Academic Staff Union and its chapter at Egerton University due to industrial action planned by the union.
Issues
- Unlawfulness of industrial action
- Issuance of temporary restraining order and injunction
Reasoning
The court found the industrial action to be unprotected and illegal, and thus declared it null and void.
Outcome
Claimant's application granted
Orders
- Temporary restraining order against respondents
- Injunction against respondents' agents or servants
Remedies
- Declaration of industrial action as unprotected, illegal, and null and void
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment and Labour Relations Court Act, 2011
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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