Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions and Hospital Workers v Kisii University Council (Cause 2 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2990 (KLR) (22 November 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2990
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2990 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a contempt order and stay of proceedingsCoramRADIDO
The Court declines to issue an order staying the proceedings. The application is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions and Hospital Workers filed a lawsuit against Kisii University Council alleging unlawful redundancy of 226 members. The case was transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nairobi.
Issues
- Whether the redundancies constituted unfair termination of employment as per the Employment Act, 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement.
- Whether the Respondent had willfully disobeyed court orders regarding the redundancies.
Reasoning
The Court found that the appeal was on a narrow question and did not impact the main dispute. The Court determined that the redundancy of 226 union members has been pending for nearly 3 years.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
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