Business Kenya: A Summary of Kenya Labour LawsBusiness Kenya. Experience the joys of inexpensive labour. We have some many people looking for jobs and very few people offering places. There are many laws that govern employment in Kenya. You can get more information from these Acts of Parliament:
You can obtain a copy from government printers on Haile Sellasie Road or download from the internet on Kenya Law Reports Here I will tell you about some of the important issues in hiring, keeping and firing staff. Business Kenya: WagesWage payments are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement for unionized workers. For non unionized workers, check the minimum wage guidelines from the Ministry of Labour. The usual work week here contains 45 hours (from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday plus 5 hours on Saturday. We also have national holidays that are usually paid holidays;
Wages are usually paid at the end day for casual labourers or at the end of the month for contract based or permanent employees. Overtime payments are usually as outlined below;
Sometimes, and this happens a lot in business in Kenya, employers do not pay their employees in time. This can cause stealing of time and money or property from you. Business Kenya: LeaveThe Employment Act outlines the leave that is available to your employees. Annual LeaveWhere a worker has remained in continuous employment with the same employer for 12 months of service, he is entitled to a minimum of 21 days leave with full pay. Pro-rata leaveWhere an employee does not take his leave, he shall be paid for the leave days due to him. Where employment is terminated after the completion of two or more consecutive months of service during any twelve months leave earning period, he shall be paid an amount equal to two day's leave plus full pay for each completed month of service. Sick LeaveAfter two months of continuous service, an employee is entitled to 30 days sick leave with full pay. Maternity LeaveA woman employee shall be entitled to two months maternity leave with full pay. Business Kenya: DeductionsThere are various deductions that you need to make. This include PAYE -pay as you earn, NHIF - National Hospital Insurance Funds, NSSF - National Social Security Fees, loan reduction, absenteeism etc. Business Kenya: Work EthicsOne thing I would readily say of the job market in Kenya is that Kenyans are hardworking. The challenge you may find is lack of professionalism amongst many workers. This however can be changed by the work culture that you create at your business work place. You may also find some more detailed information about these Laws regulating business in Kenya!!
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