The five things you should know about the act are: (1) it provides for the establishment of labour unions; (2) it regulates collective bargaining; (3) it protects workers from unfair dismissal; (4) it prohibits discrimination; and (5) it provides for dispute resolution procedures.
State Department for Labour and Skill Development. Bishops Road, Social Security House. ps@labour.go.ke. info@labour.go.ke. complaints@labour.go.ke.
The Bill seeks ensure that unionisable workers enjoy fair labour practices. The Bill also seeks to ensure that trade unions and employers observe the national values and principles of governance including good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability.
Labour relations refers to the relations between employers and employees. They are affected by a number of factors, including labour organizations, collective bargaining, labour market, government policy, the structure of the economy, labour law and technological change.
Section 23, the most relevant one here, is entitled "Labour relations" and reads: Everyone has the right to fair labour practices. Every worker has the right to form and join a trade union; to participate in the activities and programmes of a trade union; and to strike.
Critical in employment law is entitlement to annual leave, public holiday, sick leave and notice period. In the event there is Collective agreement the employer must include it in a contract of employment where applicable.
Labor relations deals with the management of employee contracts, documentation of grievances, coordination with unions and staying up to date with the current labor law.
1) The Employment Act, Cap 226; 2) The Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, Cap 229; 3) The Trade Unions Act, Cap 233; 4) The Trade Disputes Act, Cap 234; 5) The Factories and Other Places of Work Act, Cap 514; and 6) The Workmen's Compensation Act, Cap 236.
If you have seen or experienced wide spread labor law violations you can Report a Labor Law Violations with the Labor Commissioner's Office. For any questions on your rights, please call 833-LCO-INFO (833-526-4636).
Many investigations are initiated by complaints, which are confidential. The name of the complainant, the nature of the complaint, and whether a complaint exists may not be disclosed.