Matseshe v Fast Security Services Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E216 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1289 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1289
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 1289 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 May 2026
- Judge
- DKN Marete
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing claims for underpayment, house allowance, overtime, public holiday pay, rest days, annual leave, and service gratuityCoramD. K. N. Marete
The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's judgment is upheld.
Facts
The Appellant was employed as a security guard by the Respondent from January 2018 to around July 2020. He was paid Kshs. 9,700 per month, which was below the statutory minimum wage. He was never issued an employment contract and was not compensated for overtime, public holidays, rest days, or annual leave.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in dismissing the Appellant's claims for underpayment and house allowance.
- Whether the trial court erred in dismissing the Appellant's claims for overtime, public holiday pay, rest days, annual leave, and service gratuity.
- Who bears the costs of this appeal.
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court did not err in its findings and that the Appellant's claims were not properly considered.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The trial court's judgment is upheld.
- The Appellant's claims for underpayment and house allowance are dismissed.
- The Appellant's claims for overtime, public holiday pay, rest days, annual leave, and service gratuity are dismissed.
- The Appellant's costs of the appeal are not awarded.
Authorities cited
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