Kenyans (employers and employees) do not appear to understand paternity leave for some mysterious reason. Indeed, even Kenyan labor rules fail to provide proper advice on paternity leave. Here, we … read more »
Employment Act
What Does The Law Say on Salary Reduction?
Case Study: – During this tough financial climate, one of our clients was looking to restructure his sales department by reducing the monthly gross pay & increasing the commission allowance. … read more »
Case Study: – Onboarding process and challenges
Initial stage: Client was looking to recruit an accountant for a dynamic Manufacturing firm. Scenario: A perfect candidate was selected by Summit and was presented with an offer letter by … read more »
What is redundancy and how to go around it as an employer
Redundancy means loss of employment, occupation, job or career by involuntary means through no fault of an employee. Redundancy may occur under various circumstances including and not limited to: • … read more »
Going to be a Mum? Check out our handy guide to Maternity leave.
What is the legal provision for administration of maternity leave entitlement? Sections 29 of Employment Act, 2007, Laws of Kenya, provides for employee’s maternity leave entitlements respectively. A female employee … read more »
3/ 4 workers do not take time off when ill. Are you one of those risking burn out?
Under the Employment Act, section 30, an employee is entitled to paid sick leave after a period of two consecutive months of service. How long is sick leave? The minimum … read more »
