Deed of Secondment
A secondment is a temporary employee assignment, often within the same organization or to another organization, without creating a new employment contract.
The Right to Access Personal Data: Key Considerations for HR Professionals
Learn how HR professionals can uphold individuals’ right to access personal data, including legal knowledge, clear procedures, identity verification, and timely responses.
Consultancy contracts vs Employment contracts: a comparative analysis
Uncover the contrasts between consultancy and employment contracts through a comprehensive analysis. Learn about the distinct features, advantages, and nuances that define these contract types.
Getting employment contracts right
A well-structured employment contract forms the bedrock of a harmonious employer-employee connection. The Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 in Kenya delineates the rights, obligations, and varied contract types for both parties. These contracts encompass essential details like responsibilities, compensation, and benefits, acting as a blueprint to avoid disputes and ensure a productive working partnership. Delve into the nuances of contract types, crucial clauses, and factors influencing contract selection for a well-informed employment landscape.
Give your company some TLC: Conduct a HR and Employment Law Audit
Conducting a HR and employment law Audit is like giving your organization a thorough check-up to ensure it’s healthy, efficient, and compliant with workplace laws and regulations. Just as regular car service and routine maintenance help catch and prevent mechanical issues, an Audit helps your company identify potential problems in areas like employee policies, procedures, and practices.
6 Essential Tips For a Successful Interview
Getting the call to interview is a bittersweet moment. Sweet because you passed…
Promoting mindfulness and self-care in the workplace
Mindfulness in the workplace refers to maintaining a present state of mind, and…
Accommodations for Employees with Mental Health Conditions
A mental health condition is an important determinant of an individual's ability to…
Mental Health Support at the Workplace
Human Resource Professionals have always been concerned about managing mental health in the…
Supportive Workplace Culture
SUPPORTIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE A supportive workplace culture is a culture that prioritizes its…
Performance Improvement Plan
A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a structured system or tool used to…
What is the difference between Service Pay, Severance Pay & Gratuity?
Service pay is payable upon the termination of a contract of service. The…
Addressing Sexual Harassment at the Workplace.
The investigative documentary that was aired recently by BBC Africa Eye, titled "Sex…
The Redundancy Process in Kenya.
“Redundancy” means the loss of employment, occupation, job or career by involuntary means…
Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual
A comprehensive human resource policy handbook is a collection of policies, procedures, and…
How to maintain Work-Life Balance.
Work-life balance is the state of equilibrium where an employee equally prioritizes the demands…
How to maintain work-life balance
Work-life balance is the state of equilibrium where an employee equally prioritizes the demands…
How to show Appreciation to Employees
Employees should receive feedback more often about what they are doing right, than…
Employers set to feel the pain of higher NSSF Deductions
A commentary on Civil Appeal No. 656 Of 2022 The National Social Security…
Human Resource Outsourcing in Kenya
Human Resource outsourcing includes engaging the services of a professional consulting company…
How to achieve an effective onboarding process
Onboarding also known as Organizational Socialization refers to the process of introducing newly…
Mental Health and Wellness at the Workplace
Yesterday (October 10th) was World Mental Health Day. The objective is to organize…
Garden leave clauses in employment contracts
GARDEN LEAVE CLAUSES IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS Garden leave is a term used to…
Causes of indiscipline among employees
Discipline is the orderly behavior of an individual in any activity. In the…
Living with Albinism in Africa
Did you know? People with albinism synthesize vitamin D five times faster than…
Addressing Grievances for County Government Employees
WHY RUSHING TO COURT IS NOT AN OPTION Since 2013 when county governments…
Rights And Obligations Of Refugees In Kenya
Refugees are individuals who have fled their country of origin or…
Addressing grievances for county government employees, why rushing to court is not an option
Addressing grievances for county government employees, why rushing to court is not an…
Wages Order and Council
The Wage Councils is constituted in accordance with Labour Institutions Act 2007. The…
Types of Employee Rewards and Recognition
In a top-down employee recognition system, an employee’s supervisor witnesses and recognizes their…
Role of the Magistrates Courts in Labour Disputes
Despite the Employment and Labour Relations Court having been granted original jurisdiction on…
Requirements of Employers under WIBA Act
The obligations of employers under the Work Injury and Benefits Act are as…
Requirements for Termination on Poor Performance
Where poor performance is shown to be reason for termination, the employer is…
Remedies for Unfair Termination
The Employment Act, 2007 makes a distinction between termination and dismissal. It distinguishes unfair termination…
Procedure for Redundnacy under Kenyan laws
REDUNDANCY Redundancy occurs when an employee is terminated because his job/service is no…
Probation Contracts under Kenyan laws
Introduction Probation period is the period of time at the start of an…
Powers of the Labour Officer under the Labour Institution Act
The following are the powers of the Labour Officer as proscribed by Section…
Performance Evaluation
Performance evaluation are not mandatory and are largely dependent on the internal policies…
Offences under Kenyan Labour and Employment Laws
Use of Forced Labour Section 4 of the Employment Act prohibits the use…
Obligations of Human Resource Managers
Human Resource (HR) Managers participate in the identification and development of the organization’s…
Objective of the Employment Act 2007
To repeal the Employment Act Cap 226, declare and define the fundamental…
Minimum Conditions of Employment Under the Employment Laws and Wages Orders
The Employment Act, the Labour Institutions Act 2007 and Wage Regulations constitute minimum…
Jurisdiction of the Employment & Labour Relations Court
The Employment and Labour Relations Court derives its jurisdiction from the Constitution and…
Internship and employment
In today’s ever changing employment market, it is important to distinguish between employees…
Independent Contractor
Independent Contractor An employee is engaged under a “contract of service” while…
Gross Misconduct in Employment
Generally, termination of an employment contract must be preceded by a notice which…
Employment Contracts-Fixed Term and Open Ended
The employer – employee relationship is based on a contract of service between…
Dispute Resolution
The primary legislative provision governing dispute resolution under the Employment Act is Section…
Duties Of Employees Who are Directors
Being a director does not make a person an employee of the company…
Disciplinary Proceedings Against HR Managers
Matters regarded as professional misconduct Under Section 30 of the Human Resource Management…
Disciplinary Procedure on Employment Matters
The disciplinary procedure is provided under Section 41 of the Employment Act. The…
Common Employee Offences
Absenteeism - Without leave or other lawful cause, an employee absents himself from…
Best Service provides for Small Businesses
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Guide to HR adviser and Clients lessening
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The Pros of Outsourcing your HR Department
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Essential Skill of Capabilities Assessment
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Best Background Check Services Assessments
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Essential Modernising our Talent Programme
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Developing the Proper Business Performance
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A Guide to HR Developing Performance Goals
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HR Adviser Performance Goals and Standards
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