Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers v West Kenya Sugar Company Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 5 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2205 (KLR) (22 September 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2205
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2205 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 September 2023
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TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramJW KELI, Kantai
Holding
The court found that the claimant had locus standi to represent the employees in court and that the termination of employment was lawful and fair.
Facts
The Claimant, Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers, filed a lawsuit on behalf of three employees: Joan Jebichii, Moses Anaswa, and Cquelien Wanambisi, alleging wrongful dismissal by the Respondent, West Kenya Sugar Company Limited. The employees were Data Entry Operator, Harvesting Clerk, and Weighbridge Clerk respectively.
Issues
- Whether the claimant had locus standi to represent the employees in court.
- Whether the termination of employment of the Grievants by the respondent was lawful and fair.
- Whether the Grievants are entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The court determined that the claimant had the authority to represent the employees and that the termination was lawful and fair, despite the suspension and subsequent dismissal.
Outcome
The court dismissed the claims.
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