Labour Day in Kenya has become synonymous with wage increments; employees expecting increments and employers opposing any. This article sets out the legal position regarding minimum wage in Kenya.

The Employment Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 contains interesting new additions like education leave, parental leave, data protection,  employee surveillance, maternity leave on stillbirth, transfer of undertakings etc…

This article highlights key points that women in the workplace need to know.

This article looks at the intricacies of trade union registration in Kenya

A minimum wage increase was announced last year but the wage order was not released until 8th January 2019. Many people were wondering why it was taking so long to gazette the new wage order. …

This articles examines how to deal with terminal benefits and other moneys owed to a deceased employee.

To determine whether one is a consultant or an employee, the Court will give greater emphasis to the substance of the agreement as opposed to the form or the words used by the parties to refer to the nature of their arrangement.

Happy New Year!!! I got very concerned late last year when I was consulted by about 3 people separately on issues that were substantially similar relating to harassment at work by their bosses. I purposed …

Introduction It is quite common for an employee who is faced with investigations, interdiction or disciplinary proceedings to resign in order to avoid adverse action such as dismissal which could also result in loss of …

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. …