Labor Law is a legislation of the employment act which simply outlines the rights of workers and obligations of the employers in the workplace. Just like several countries worldwide, the Kenyan labor law came about as a result of workers demanding for better conditions in the workplace. It also came about to allow workers to organise or work under labor unions or choose not to work under the unions altogether.
The provisions under the labor law and constitution of Kenya which are important to note include:
- The right to equity,
- Protection of dignity,
- Protection against servitude, forced labour and discrimination,
- The right to pursue a livelihood and,
- Protection for children against exploitative labor practices and work that is harzadous to their wellbeing.
Some of the other important rights and benefits that every employed Kenyan should be accorded include:
Annual Leave
21 days of annual leave are accorded to Kenyan workers with full pay. Public holidays and weekly off/rest days are not counted as leave days. Employees are entitled to 1 rest day per week.
Paternity Leave
A man 'whose recognised wife' welcomes a baby is entitled to 2 weeks of paternity leave with full pay. The same is applicable to male employers. With the current marriage laws we wonder whether this will change too because as stated in the act paternity leave is only applicable to married men 'whose wives are recognised by the employers.'
Sick leave
Employed Kenyans are eligible for sick leave after 2 months of employment for a minimum of 7 days with full pay.
Public Holidays
The recognised public holidays in Kenya include:
New Year's Day - 1st January
Good Friday - April
Easter Monday - April
Labour Day - 1st May
Madaraka Day - 1st June
Heroes' Day (Mashujaa Day) - 20th October
Jamhuri Day - 12th December
Christmas Day - 25th December
Boxing Day - 26th December
Find out more about Labor Laws in Kenya and Kenyan Laws in general here
Source: http://kenyalawsonline.blogspot.com/
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