Does an employee have a choice when requested to undertake a medical examination pre or post employment?

Depending on the seniority of the employee or the nature of the work, an employer may want to consider including these terms in the employment contract.

Is there a place for romantic relationships @ work?

What terms must an employment contract contain in order to be compliant with the Employment Act, 2007?

The Employment Act, 2007 contains some interesting provisions on casuals. An employee who starts off as a casual can easily convert to a permanent employee…

Probationary contracts, fixed term contracts & open ended contracts are just a few examples of the contractual options that are available. How do you decide which is best?…

Understand the difference between an employee and a consultant and the implications of either option.

Introduction to the Employment Act, 2007 and the concept of non-discrimination as captured in the Act.

List of Laws: http://kenyaemploymentlaw.com//2015/11/21/list-of-laws

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