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Employment - Finance - Loans - Tax
Understanding Employee Loans in Kenya: Legal Challenges and Tax Implications
Employee loans may seem like a gesture of goodwill, but lurking beneath the surface are legal and financial risks that can catch employers off guard. Have you ever wondered what happens when employees default or leave without repaying? Let’s dive into the hidden complexities of offering workplace loans and how to protect your business. Section …
Labour - Mazingara Day
The Social Aspect of ESG: Some Insights on Why it is Important for Kenyan Firms
“As we celebrate Mazingira Day this October 10th, let’s take a moment to appreciate how Kenyan businesses are stepping up—not just for the planet, but for people too! 🌍💼 The rising tide of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards shows that businesses are no longer just about profit—they’re about purpose. And the social aspect of …
Leave - Paternity Leave
Beyond Two Weeks: Debunking Myths and Realities of Paternity Leave
I was at a gathering that was a mix of older and younger men. The older group was wondering what to do with the Paternity Leave. What do they do at home? Listen to crying babies and the nagging of a wife. They never had it. The younger ones looked on in shock. They have …
Employment - Work
Disciplinary Procedure In Cases Of Suspected Theft
Don’t hire a witch-doctor to help you in handling internal Disciplinary cases
Benefits - Discrimination - Employment - Labour - Work
Equal Pay for Equal Value
Discrimination has no place in the workplace. The price is too high KCB bank was ordered to pay Kshs. 113 Million to employees due to discrimination and unequal treatment meted upon its former employees. Employers are tasked to ensure that there is equality in the workplace. This is guaranteed by the Constitution of Kenya and …
Benefits - Employment - Labour - Work
Withholding of Pension Benefits- Unconstitutional
A letter from the Public Service Commission Chairman Anthony Muchiri has been circulating on Social Media Forums. The letter indicates that Public Officers exiting service are eligible for payment of their pension irrespective of how they exit service. According to the PSC’s 2020/21 annual report at least 130 employees were dismissed from the service; of …
Employment
Am I a casual employee?
Happy New Year, my dear reader, We closed the year with our motivated employees, and we want to keep our employees motivated. For this to happen, we need to have clear lines of communication and information. Let me first dispel a fallacy. Most people believe that this is a casual employee just because you have …
Digital - Technology - Work
The Secret of embracing technology at work [Part 1]
I met a lady today. She was going about her business. I see her frequently, but I’ve never had the opportunity to speak with her. She rushes in and out of the office. She never lingers to tell stories or dillydally. She asks for some water to drink once she’s out of the scorching December …
Property
Legal Issues Arising in the Buying of Property [Final Part]
In our final article in the series, I would like to delve into an area where most people will tell you you need to write an agreement of your intention to sell and purchase land, and you don’t need an advocate to do this. Many individuals feel that advocates are overpriced and not worth the …
Business - Property
Legal Issues Arising in the Buying of Property – SPOUSAL CONSENT [Part 5]
I will now go back to our considerations on the capacity of a proprietor to sell their property. We have now established you can sell the property, but an important aspect is that you will need your spouse to consent to the sale of the property. This requirement was introduced to protect matrimonial property. There …
