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Introduction The right to strike is guaranteed under Article 41(2)(d) of the Constitution. The provision provides that: – ‘Every worker has the right to go on strike.’ The spirit under this provision is clear, open …

We now have a new contribution/deduction to look forward to – the National Housing Development Fund.

What you need to know about NHIF.

This article examines the importance of following internal procedures in the termination process.

It happens more frequently than you think. This article examines two cases on the subject. The facts in FMM vs BCL [2018] eKLR were that; The Claimant successfully applied for a job with the Respondent. …

Is there a duty to disclose a pregnancy when interviewing for a job? Termination of expectant employees and much more.

Definition Gratuity is a monetary gift from an employer to an employee. It is a gratuitous pay and is, by its very nature, discretionary. Payment of a gratuity and the applicable terms and conditions are …

This article looks at the legal aspects of a voluntary early retirement exercise.

There has been a lot of interest in this subject since CS Matiangi’s announcement on Friday last week where foreigners were given 60 days to regularize their work permits. Pain points The following pain points have …

What is the legal position regarding a situation where the employee is wrong & yet the stipulated termination procedure is not followed?

Redundancies have been quite common in today’s economy. This article looks at a recent case with the view of extracting relevant principles on the subject. We will study the case of Barclays Bank of Kenya …

Enjoy a daily dose of employment law.

This article tackles the legal issues surrounding compulsory leave in Kenya.

The topic of domestic workers is one of the most searched. This post is here due to public demand!

Do volunteers have rights under the Employment Act, 2007.

This post addresses the legal position regarding reinstatement as a remedy for unfair termination.

This article tackles questions surrounding the concept of employment in an acting position.

There is a way out for employers who fail to follow the stipulated termination procedure.

This article examines the legal position regarding payment of PAYE, NSSF and NHIF by expats.

This article examines the legal requirements for foreign contracts of service.

This article looks at the intricacies of termination of employment by giving notice or pay in lieu.

Questions surrounding interdiction are very commonly asked. This article is dedicated to answering your questions on what interdiction is and how it is lawfully applied.

The article looks at important facts about minimum wage as well as Bills before parliament that touch on working mothers.