Working Hours in Kenya Shift work is regulated, and regular workdays are Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, with an additional 5 hours on Saturdays as specified by sector-specific orders under the Regulations of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act.
1) The Employment Act, Cap 226; 2) The Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, Cap 229; 3) The Trade Unions Act, Cap 233; 4) The Trade Disputes Act, Cap 234; 5) The Factories and Other Places of Work Act, Cap 514; and 6) The Workmen's Compensation Act, Cap 236.
State Department for Labour and Skill Development. Bishops Road, Social Security House. ps@labour.go.ke. info@labour.go.ke. complaints@labour.go.ke.
State Department for Labour and Skill Development. Bishops Road, Social Security House. ps@labour.go.ke. info@labour.go.ke. complaints@labour.go.ke.
Process: Filing a Claim: The aggrieved employee files a formal complaint with the relevant authority, often the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) in Kenya. Defense: The employer responds to the claim, outlining their position on the matter.
Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) This Act relates to the working conditions of employees by providing standard / basic conditions of employment. Some terms covered by the Act include leave, overtime, hours of work, etc.
All Labour Disputes are settled through Conciliation process as follows: - Individual Complains/ non-union complainants The complaint is reported to the area Labour Officer and registered in a prescribed Form-LD 64 after the complainant has been interviewed.
Modern Labor Disputes This can occur if, for example, management refuses to acknowledge employee representatives or otherwise interferes with the organization of a union or the election of union officials. However, most often, labor disputes arise over wage and benefit negotiations.
Requirements Duly filled and signed application Form 25. Signed cover letter from the employer / company/ organization addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services. Copies of national passport (bio-data page) Current Immigration status if in the country.