Muchura v Safari Collection Limited (Petition E216 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 1476 (KLR) (8 June 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1476
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1476 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 June 2023
Summary at a glance
TypePetition for Review of Arbitration ReferralPostureRespondent's Application to Stay Proceedings and Refer to ArbitrationCoramBOM MANANI
The court declines to refer the matter to arbitration and dismisses the Respondent's prayer to stay proceedings.
Facts
The Petitioner and Respondent were in an employer-employee relationship until September 23, 2022. The Petitioner challenged the termination of the contract and filed a petition. The Respondent objected to the court's jurisdiction, claiming disputes should be resolved through arbitration.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the dispute
- Whether disputes arising from employment relations can be resolved through arbitration
Reasoning
The court finds that disputes involving constitutional rights and fundamental freedoms are not suitable for arbitration. The court emphasizes the principle of party autonomy and the court's role in enforcing constitutional rights.
Outcome
Dismissal of the Respondent's application
Orders
- Declining to refer the matter to arbitration
- Dismissing the prayer to stay proceedings
Authorities cited
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