As a company experiences growth, it is inevitable that changes will occur. There will arise a need to hire new employees, evaluate the existing ones, promote a few, create new positions and vary existing job descriptions that may lead to demotions or firing. These are important decisions you have to make as an employer, and that you have to Keep Reading >
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Labour Laws In Kenya
Kenyan Law on Demotion: When is it Okay for an Employer to Demote You?
The Kenyan Law on Demotion A story is told of an employee who was demoted by his employer and had his salary deducted. He was not given prior notice or consulted upon. All he received was a letter showing the directive and restructuring as a reason for the demotion. Not happy about how his employer acted, he went to court to challenge the Keep Reading >
Labour Law Advice: What Does Kenya Labour Laws Say On Termination of Employment?
Terminating employment has become so common among professionals and employers in Kenya. “I need to quit my job, but I’m not sure of what the law says about termination, kindly advise me”. This is an extract from the countless emails we receive on what the Kenya labour law says on termination. In this post, we are going to answer some of the Keep Reading >
House Allowance In Kenya
What does the Law say about House Allowance? “An employer shall at all times, at his own expense, provide reasonable housing accommodation for each of his employees either at or near to the employment, or shall pay the employee, such sufficient sum, as rent, in addition to the wages or salary of the Employee, as will enable the employee to Keep Reading >
Kenya Labour Law On Redundancy
Kenya Labour Law On Redundancy. The Kenyan Employment Act 2007, defines redundancy as the loss of a job or occupation through no fault of an employee, happening mostly where the services of the said employee are no longer needed. Related: Kenya Labour Laws On Terminating Employment Is termination on redundancy legal in Kenya? According Keep Reading >
Kenyan Labour Law On Suspension
What does the Kenyan Labour law stipulates when it comes to suspension? Suspension occurs when there is need for investigations to determine whether or not the employee should be fired or not depending on the allegations. Gross misconduct, poor performance, physical incapability etc. can all be grounds for suspension as the employer uses that Keep Reading >
Annual Leave Days in Kenya: How Are You Supposed To Handle This?
What the law says on annual leave days in Kenya. In approximately 3 weeks time, it will be end year and most employees are already planning on holidays and such. Some of the employees have accumulated their annual leave days deliberately so as to use them for the holidays; others just didn’t take the leave days with no particular reason. So as Keep Reading >
Kenya Labour Laws On Terminating Employment
Termination of employment is a common issue for most professionals and employers in Kenya. What Does The Law Say About Terminating Employment? According to the Kenya Labour Laws, Termination of employment can be initiated by either of the parties to a contract of employment. Lawful Termination will usually include either of the following; Keep Reading >
Sick Leave Days In Kenya And The Law
Kenya Labour Law On Sick Leave. You wake up sick and can no longer work. You may need some time off from work so as to be able to seek medical attention you urgently need. If you are stuck in a situation like this, this is what you need to know as far as your rights as an employee is concerned. Are Employees Entitled To Sick Keep Reading >
