Wanyoike v Transcentury PLC (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E961 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 153 (KLR) (30 January 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 153
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 153 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2025
The court has jurisdiction to entertain the action and the dispute between the parties. The Claimant was an employee of the Respondent at the time of the closure of his last contract of service.
Facts
The Claimant, Stephen Wanyoike, alleges he was an employee of Transcentury PLC, working on fixed-term contracts. He claims the last contract was terminated through eluxion of time in September 2022. The Respondent, Transcentury PLC, denies the employment relationship and the obligation to pay terminal dues.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to entertain the action.
- Whether the Claimant was an employee of the Respondent at the time of the closure of his last contract of service.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs that he seeks through these proceedings.
Reasoning
The court determined that the employment relationship existed and was concluded in Kenya, giving it jurisdiction to hear the case. The evidence showed an employment relation between the Claimant and the Respondent.
Outcome
The court found in favor of the Claimant, finding jurisdiction and employment status.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment and Labour Relations Act
- Employment Act
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