Chabra v Bhogals Garage Limited (Cause E105 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 245 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 245
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 245 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeLabor DisputePostureRespondent's Application for Extension of Time DeclinedCoramJAMES RIKA
The application is declined, and the Claimant is at liberty to prosecute the Claim in accordance with the E&LRC [Procedure] Rules, 2024.
Facts
Claimant filed a claim against Respondent alleging an employer-employee relationship. Respondent sought an extension of time to file its Statement of Response, which was previously ordered by the court.
Issues
- Whether there existed an employer-employee relationship between the parties
- Whether the Respondent filed its Statement of Response as ordered by the court
Reasoning
The court found that the question of employer-employee relationship is a triable issue and not a preliminary matter. The Respondent's application lacks merit as it did not address the issue in its Statement of Response.
Outcome
Declined
Orders
- Application declined
- Claimant is at liberty to prosecute the Claim
Remedies
- Costs of the application to the Claimant
Authorities cited
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