Employment and Labour Law
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PRACTICE DIVISION
Employment and Labour Law
Protecting workplace rights, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
ELRC Litigation & Defense
Executive Contracts & HR Policies
Unfair Termination & WIBA Claims
Restructuring & Redundancy Advisory
Strategic Approach & Practice Philosophy
Employment relationships are governed by a range of legal obligations that affect both employers and employees. We provide practical legal advice aimed at helping employers manage workplace risks and assisting employees in understanding and protecting their rights — from the commencement of an employment relationship through to its conclusion or resolution of any resulting dispute.
COMPREHENSIVE SCOPE
Scope of Legal Services & Work Done
Structured documentation, strategic negotiation, regulatory compliance, and courtroom advocacy.
Workplace Rights & Dispute Representation
Advocacy and dispute resolution before the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
- Unlawful dismissal and unfair termination claims
- Redundancy disputes, constructive dismissal, and breach of contract cases
- Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA) claims and compensation
- Negotiation of exit packages, both monetary and non-monetary
- Litigation and appeals before the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC)
Corporate HR Advisory & Compliance
Drafting policy frameworks, contracts, and workplace governance protocols.
- Drafting employment contracts (permanent, fixed-term, probationary, independent contractor)
- Review and alignment of HR policies and staff manuals with Kenyan employment law
- Legal opinions on whistleblower policies, anti-harassment protocols, workplace ethics, and gender & social inclusion
- Guidance on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
- Drafting warning letters, notices to show cause, and termination letters
- Legal audits on termination procedures and exit negotiations
- Advisory on collective bargaining, secondments, employee transfers, and outsourcing
- Advice on Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs), tax treatment, and statutory compliance
CLIENT EXPERIENCES
Client Testimonials & Endorsements
"The employment advisory we received during a sensitive restructuring was thorough, legally airtight and deeply empathetic. They helped our executive team navigate complex redundancy requirements with zero dispute escalation."
LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP
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