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Labour Relations Act In Kenya In Hillsborough
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Labour relations refers to the relations between employers and employees. They are affected by a number of factors, including labour organizations, collective bargaining, labour market, government policy, the structure of the economy, labour law and technological change.
Section 23, the most relevant one here, is entitled "Labour relations" and reads: Everyone has the right to fair labour practices. Every worker has the right to form and join a trade union; to participate in the activities and programmes of a trade union; and to strike.
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.
Labor relations deals with the management of employee contracts, documentation of grievances, coordination with unions and staying up to date with the current labor law.
The Labour Relations Act prohibits unfair labor practices, such as discrimination, victimization, and the unfair treatment of employees. It also provides protection against unfair dismissals.
The Bill seeks ensure that unionisable workers enjoy fair labour practices. The Bill also seeks to ensure that trade unions and employers observe the national values and principles of governance including good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability.
The Labour Relations Act of 2007 This Act is primarily concerned with the freedom of association of employees and employers, and the right to collective bargaining. The Act provides legal guidelines for the establishment of trade unions and employer's organizations and their functions.
It is charged with representing the interests of employers at the tripartite level involving the Government, Employers and Workers, and since its establishment has served as a platform for advocacy of key concerns of employers in the areas of employment, labour relations and social policy.
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.
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The Labour Relations Act, 2007. 5. (a) disputes relating to or arising out of employment between an employer and an employee;.(b) disputes between an employer and a trade union;. The Court has original and appellate jurisdiction to hear and determine all disputes relating to employment and labour relations. Article 41 of the Constitution of Kenya and the Labour Relations Act represents the foundation of Industrial Relations in Kenya. (1) Every person has the right to fair labour practices. (2) Every worker has the right--. AN ACT of Parliament to amend the Labour Relations.