Know Your Rights: Unfair Termination Under Kenyan Employment Law
Kenyan law protects employees from dismissal without a valid reason or a fair hearing. Here is what employers must do — and what you can claim if the…
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Employment & Labour Law
Fair Workplaces, Protected Rights
Advice for employers and employees on contracts, policies, disciplinary processes, terminations and Employment Court claims.
Employment relationships work best when rights and obligations are clear. We advise employers on building compliant workplaces and represent employees whose rights have been violated, under the Employment Act, 2007, the Labour Relations Act and related legislation.
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- Employment contracts, HR manuals and workplace policies
- Fair disciplinary and termination procedures
- Redundancy processes and statutory notifications
- Defending claims at the Employment and Labour Relations Court
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- Advice on unfair or wrongful termination
- Recovery of unpaid salary, terminal dues and service pay
- Discrimination and harassment claims
- Review of contracts, settlement and exit agreements
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Frequently asked questions
Under the Employment Act, claims must generally be filed within three years of the cause of action arising.
No. Employers must give a valid reason and follow a fair procedure, including notice of the allegations and a chance to be heard.
Typically unpaid salary, accrued leave, notice pay and, where applicable, service pay or severance pay.
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