Employment Law Guides
Simplifying Kenyan employment law—from wages and contracts to rights and responsibilities
Termination on Medical Grounds in Kenya: Can Your Employer Dismiss You for Being Sick?
Learn what employers should consider about medical evidence, workplace adjustments and a fair hearing before ending employment on medical grounds.
Annual Leave in Kenya: How Many Days You Get and Whether Unused Leave Can Be Forfeited
Learn the 21-working-day minimum, how leave accrues, when it may be carried forward, and what Kenyan courts have said about forfeiture.
Working Hours and Overtime Pay in Kenya: What the Law Says
Understand weekly rest, how to check the overtime terms that apply to you, what evidence to keep and the time limits for an unpaid claim.
Medical Cover and SHIF in Kenya: What Employees Should Know
Understand section 34, SHIF deductions, promised private cover, sick leave and work injury insurance.
Paternity Leave in Kenya: Two Weeks, Full Pay and How to Apply
Learn the statutory entitlement, application evidence, scheduling rules, annual cap and separate pre-adoptive leave.
Pregnancy Discrimination in Kenya: Your Rights and What to Do
Understand protections from pregnancy discrimination, dismissal deadlines, remedies and practical steps to preserve evidence.
Patent Agent in Kenya: What They Do, Who Qualifies and How to Hire One
Who can act as a patent agent, what does the KIPI process involve, and how do you check an agent's registration? Get the practical answers before you hire.
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