As an employee, you have the right to reasonable working conditions in Kenya. For instance, access to provisions such as water, medicine at work, and ensuring that the workplace is safe and without health risks are some of the reasonable working conditions that an employee has a right.
All complaints are confidential and must be filed within two years of the event. You may begin your claim by calling 1-866-4USWAGE or visiting the division's website to find the nearest office towards you.
Timely Wages: Employees have the right to receive their wages promptly at predetermined intervals as per their contracts, only subject to lawful deductions. Safeguarding Against Unwanted Sexual Advances: Sexual harassment is vehemently discouraged, and it is a punishable offence.
Mandatory employee benefits in Kenya includes: National Holidays. Sick Leaves. Maternity leave for female employees. Paternity leave for male employees.
Labour law in Kenya is derived from several sources including the Constitution, Acts of Parliament and subsidiary legislation and International Conventions.
As an Employee when you are fired unfairly you have two options; File a complaint at the Labour office within 3 months of the alleged unlawful termination. Get legal representation through an advocate of the high court of Kenya within a year of the alleged unfair termination.
State Department for Labour and Skill Development. Bishops Road, Social Security House. ps@labour.go.ke. info@labour.go.ke. complaints@labour.go.ke.
Since the start of the year, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed over 180 bills from the 2024 Legislative Session into law that went into effect on July 1, 2024. Some notable laws include allowing patriotic organizations in schools, HOA fine limits and transparency, and changes in eviction laws.
On September 30th, 2023, the minimum wage climbed to $12.00 per hour, providing a dollar raise throughout the state of Florida. However, an increase to $15.00 per hour is planned by 2026. For business owners, this means staying ahead of payroll planning is a must.
Minors who work for more than 4 hours continuously must be given a meal period of at least 30 minutes. These limits do not apply to minors employed by their parents. There are prohibited and restricted occupations for minors. Must also follow federal restrictions/prohibited occupations for agricultural work.