Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Rea Vipingo Limited & another
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Rea Vipingo Limited & another [2025] KEELRC 2098 (KLR)
The court found that the claimant submitted check-off forms for deduction of union dues and agency fees to the respondents on 1 and 3 February 2025. Under section 48(3) of the Labour Relations Act, the respondents had 30 days to commence deductions. The claimant moved to court before this statutory period had lapsed, rendering the application for orders premature. The 1st respondent demonstrated that it began deductions and remittances within the required timeframe, and this was not challenged by the claimant. Regarding the application of the CBA to all employees, including those supplied by…
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- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Union Dues Deduction
- Outsourced Labour Rights
- Employee Transport Allowance
- Fixed Term Contracts
- Freedom Of Association