Wasame v Perimeter Protection Limited (Cause E097 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 486 (KLR) (21 February 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 486
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 486 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 February 2025
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TypeApplication to Transfer Employment DisputePostureRespondent's Application Granted in PartCoramAGNES KITIKU NZEI
Holding
The application for transfer is denied, and the case will be heard by this court. The Respondent is granted leave to file and serve a list and bundle of documents within 14 days.
Facts
The Claimant was terminated from employment by the Respondent, alleging discrimination, unfairness, and violation of constitutional rights. The Respondent sought to transfer the case to a lower court and admitted documents.
Issues
- Transfer of the case to a lower court
- Admission of documents by the Respondent
Reasoning
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has unlimited jurisdiction over employment disputes, except in specific instances where delegated jurisdiction is delegated to Magistrates' Courts. The present suit involves claims that fall outside the Magistrates' Courts' jurisdiction.
Outcome
Application partially granted
Orders
- The case will be heard by this court
- The Respondent is granted leave to file and serve a list and bundle of documents within 14 days
- Both parties shall file and serve their respective trial bundles
Remedies
- Costs of the application shall be in the suit
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Employment and Labour Relations Court Act, 2011
- Employment Act, 2007
- Procedure Rules 2016
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