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Name: The Employment Act. Chapter 226 (No. 2 of 1976) [revised edition].
Country: Kenya
Subject(s): Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
Type of legislation: Law, Act
Adopted on: 1976
Entry into force:
Published on: Laws of Kenya, 1984, pp. 1-34
ISN: KEN-1976-L-13617
Link: https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=13617&p_lang=en
Bibliography: Laws of Kenya, 1984, pp. 1-34
Abstract/Citation: Act covers various aspects of employment. Part I establishes the Labour Advisory Board. Part II regulates conditions of employment, specifically, payment of wages, leave, housing, health, welfare, medical services, contracts of service, termination and dismissal. Part III concerns foreign contracts of service. Part IV describes provisions relating to women and young persons. Part V sets forth rules for records, penalties and judicial proceedings. Consolidated text.
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