To influence policy on labour, social and economic issues that improve the business environment for employers in Kenya and provide value-added services.
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.
The Labour Relations Act, 2007 (the Act) whose primary purpose is to regulate relations between employees and employers, including any employees' organisation, defines 'strike' as 'the cessation of work by employees acting in combination, or a concerted refusal or a refusal under a common understanding of employees to ...
It establishes a framework that promotes fair treatment, protects workers' rights, and encourages collective bargaining. It also provides a mechanism for resolving disputes, which helps maintain harmonious industrial relations.
Forced labor is a stern no-no under Kenyan law. Prohibition of Discrimination in the Workplace: Whether it's your race, gender, religious beliefs, marital status, or even your health status like HIV – you have the right not to be discriminated against on these grounds, be it during recruitment or termination.
Under the NLRA, it is illegal for a union or for the union that represents you in bargaining with your employer to: Threaten or coerce you in order to gain your support for the union. Refuse to process a grievance because you have criticized union officials or because you are not a member of the union.
The Employment Act of 2007 It defines the benefits, duties and obligations of the employer and the worker, which includes: contract of service, prohibition against forced labour, discrimination in employment, sexual harassment, payment of wages, leave, termination, and living amenities.
Employment and Labour Relations Court plays a vital role in upholding labour rights and facilitating access to work rights as a durable solution for refugees and displaced persons.
Process: Employment litigation typically follows a defined procedure: 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.
Jurisdiction of the Court (2) An application, claim or complaint may be lodged with the Court by or against an employee, an employer, a trade union, an employer's organisation, a federation, the Registrar of Trade Unions, the Cabinet Secretary or any office established under any written law for such purpose.