The report also analyses the main labour laws such as the Employment Act 2007; Labour Relations Act. Critical in employment law is entitlement to annual leave, public holiday, sick leave and notice period.This section gives you details on Kenya labour law are some topics and a comprehensive introduction to the Kenya labor laws. The Employment Act of Kenya, 2007 and the accompanying Employment General Rules, 2014, lays down a comprehensive range of employee rights. The Regulation of Wages (General) Order has set out the hours of work and for payment of overtime and the formula for calculating the overtime. There are 8 major laws that protect employees in Kenya in ensuring that they are treated fairly at their place of work. Tackle employment policy challenges. 0. Dr. Collins Odote (Author). Labour laws labour code or employment laws are those that mediate the relationship between workers, employing entities, trade unions, and the government. Employers must consult with the labour union if they are retraining employees to work in a different role than they were hired for.