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Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Political Parties (Amendment)(No.2) Act, 2016 (No 21 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-07-07 | KEN-2016-L-104006

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Political Parties (Amendment) Act, 2016 (No. 14 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-05-20 | KEN-2016-L-104005

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Court Act, 2011 (Act No. 20 of 2011) (Cap. 234B). -

Adoption: 2011-08-27 | Date of entry into force: 2011-08-30 | KEN-2011-L-98805

An Act of Parliament to establish the Industrial Court as a superior court of record; to confer jurisdiction on the Court with respect to employment and labour relations and for connected purposes. Repeals Part III of the Labour Institutions Act, 2007 (No. 12 of 2007) .

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Labour Relations Act, 2007 (Acts No. 14). -

Adoption: 2007-10-26 | Date of entry into force: 2008-06-02 | KEN-2007-L-78265

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Freedom of Association
Part III - Establishment and Registration of Trade Unions and Employers' Organizations
Part IV - Officials and Members of Trade Unions and Employers' Organizations
Part V - Property, Funds and Accounts of Trade Unions, Employers' Organizations and Federations
Part VI - Trade Union Dues, Agency Fees, and Employers' Organization Fees
Part VII - Recognition of Trade Unions and Collective Agreements
Part VIII - Dispute Resolution
Part IX - Adjudication of Disputes
Part X - Strikes and Lockouts
Part XI - Miscellaneous Provisions

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Disputes (Establishment of Industrial Court)(Amendment) Order 1989. L.N. No. 8.

Adoption: 1989-01-09 | KEN-1989-R-8015

Amends para.2 by deleting paragraphs (a) and (b) and inserting new paragraphs relating to the establishment of the Industrial Court. Two judges are to be appointed by the President of Kenya and eight others members are to be appointed by the Minister for labour following consultations with employers' and workers' organisations.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Trade Disputes (Amendment) Act. No. 3 of 1979.

Adoption: 1979-04-04 | KEN-1979-L-12291

Amends Trade Disputes Act, Chapter 234. Modifies definitions of domestic servant redundancy and trade dispute. New reporting requirements with respect to the dismissal of employees. New provisions for disputes where the issue involves recognition of unions. Allows Labour Minister to refer an adjudicated dispute to the Industrial Council for reconsideration. Provides penalties for employers who fail to submit a copy of the collective agreement to the proper officials.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Collection of Subscriptions (Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Kenya)) Order, 1976 [L.N. No. 244]

Adoption: 1976-11-26 | KEN-1976-R-28297

Pursuant to the Trade Disputes Act, Chapter 234, authorises employers to deduct, from employee's salary, a subscription for the purpose of construction of a workers' college. Deductions to be made only from employee members of trade unions specified in schedule.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Unions (Amendment) Regulations [L.N. No. 133]

Adoption: 1975-09-26 | KEN-1975-R-28408

Pursuant to the Trade Unions Act, Chapter 233, various minor amendments.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Disputes (Levies and Subscriptions other than Trade Union Dues) Regulations, 1974 [L.N. No. 280]

Adoption: 1974-10-24 | KEN-1974-R-28298

Pursuant to the Trade Disputes Act, Chapter 234, authorises the Minister for Labor to authorise the collection of levies on subscriptions other than trade union dues. Stipulates under what conditions and for what purposes such may be collected. Regulates how deductions are to be made.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Collective Agreements Regulations, 1973 [L.N. No. 201]

Adoption: 1973-10-03 | KEN-1973-R-28300

Pursuant to the Trade Disputes Act, Chapter 234, requires employers who have entered into a collective bargaining agreement with employees to file relevant form with Minister for Labour.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Unions (Appeals) (Amendment) Rules, 1973. [L.N. No. 118]

Adoption: 1973-06-20 | KEN-1973-R-28407

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Government Servants (Negotiating Procedure) Regulations, 1971 [L.N. No. 210]

Adoption: 1971-10-05 | KEN-1971-R-28301

Pursuant to the Trade Disputes Act, Chapter 234, establishes a Central Council for purposes of facilitating negotiations between members of the Civil Service and the Government. Also establishes a Joint Industrial Council.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

An Act of Parliament to amend the Trade Disputes Act [of 4 June 1965: LS 1965 - Ken. 1] and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith. No. 22 [Trade Disputes (Amendement) Act 1971].

Adoption: 1971-08-09 | KEN-1971-L-17331

Amends, inter alia, ss. 2 (definitions of "strike", "trade dispute") and 5 (consideration and action by Minister), inserts a new Part IIa: Registration of Collective Agreements (new ss. 8A to 8D), replaces s. 9 (Industrial Court), and inserts new ss. 9A (reinstatement of dismissed employees) and 18A (unlawful strikes and lockouts, public sector, etc.) and a new proviso to s. 23 (1) (appeals).

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules, 1965 [L.N. No. 186]

Adoption: 1965-06-28 | KEN-1965-R-28293

Pursuant to the Trade Disputes Act, 1965, (No. 15 of 1965), establishes procedural rules of the Industrial Court, including deadlines for submissions, pleadings, and awards. Includes forms and schedules. Revokes prior rules issued in 1964.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Disputes (Establishment of Industrial Court) Order, 1965 [L.N. No. 154]

Adoption: 1965-06-08 | KEN-1965-R-28299

Pursuant to the Trades Disputes Act, 1965, (No. 15 of 1965), establishes the Industrial Court, consisting of two Vice-Presidents and up to 20 other members, as appointed by the Minister for Labor.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Trade Disputes Act (Chapter 234) [consolidated version]

Adoption: 1965 | Date of entry into force: 1965-06-08 | KEN-1965-L-28292

Part 1 discusses the general application of the Act. Part 2 regulates the reporting, conciliation and investigaton of trade disputes. Part 3 states the requirements for the registration of collective agreements. Part 4 creates the Industrial Court, and generally describes dispute resolution procedures. Part 5 discusses enforcement of awards and orders rendered by the Industrial Court. Part 6 prescribes protection of essential services, life and property. Part 7 regulates the collection of trade union dues. Consolidates text from 1965 to 1980.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Unions Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1964 [L.N. No. 327]

Adoption: 1964-10-20 | KEN-1964-R-28405

Pursuant to The Trade Unions Act, Chapter 233, sets forth procedural rules for the Trade Unions Tribunal, including evidentiary matters, transcripts and costs.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Unions (Amendment) Regulations, 1964 [L.N. No. 328]

Adoption: 1964-10-20 | KEN-1964-R-28406

Pursuant to the Trade Unions Act, Chapter 233, sets forth new fees and procedures for registration of a trade union.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Trade Unions (Amendment) Act (No.16 of 1964)

Adoption: 1964-10-20 | KEN-1964-L-28444

Various and extensive amendments to the Trade Unions Act, Chapter 233, Section 20A (registration of trade union branches), and Section 29A (penalties for purporting to act as an officer of an unregistered trade union).

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Trade Disputes Act (No. 9 of 1964) Composition of Industrial Court [L.N. No. 298]

Adoption: 1964-09-16 | KEN-1964-M-28596

Pursuant to section 9(1) of the Trade Disputes Act, 1964 (No. 9 of 1964), the number of persons representing the workers on the Industrial Court and employers is increased to 5 in each case.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Unions (Accounts) (Amendment) Regulations, 1964 [L.N. No. 229]

Adoption: 1964-09-15 | KEN-1964-R-28404

Pursuant to The Trade Unions Act, Chapter 233, amends record keeping requirements for trade unions.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules, 1964. (Legal Notice No. 226)

Adoption: 1964-07-03 | KEN-1964-R-28621

Pursuant to the Trade Disputes Act (No. 9 of 1964), sets forth procedural rules for claimants before the Industrial Court.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Trade Disputes Act (No. 9 of 1964) Establishment of industrial court [L.N. No. 158]

Adoption: 1964-05-19 | KEN-1964-M-28397

Pursuant to section 9 (1) of the Trade Disputes Act, an Industrial Court is established to resolve trade disputes, including labor disputes. By appointment of the Minister of Labor and Social Services, the Court is to consist of two independent persons, two persons representing the employers and two representing the workers.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Trade Disputes Act (No. 9 of 1964)

Adoption: 1964 | KEN-1964-L-28619

Act makes provision for the settlement of trade disputes, provides for the establishment of Arbitration Tribunals and Boards of Inquiry in connection with trade disputes, and provides for the establishment of an Industrial Court. Repealed by the Trade Disputes Act 1965.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Arbitration Tribunal and Board of Inquiry (Procedure) Rules, 1964

Adoption: 1964 | KEN-1964-R-28620

Pursuant to the Trade Disputes Act (No. 9 of 1964), sections 8 and 12, stipulates procedural rules for the Arbitration Tribunal and Board of Inquiry.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Essential Services Ordinance (No. 22 of 1963)

Adoption: 1963-08-22 | KEN-1963-L-28451

Provides for punishment in certain circumstances of breaches of contracts of service which are detrimental to the well being of the public. Repeals Essential Services (Arbitration) Ordinance (Chapter 235) and S.48 of the Employment Ordinance (L.S. 1938 Ken. 1)

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Unions (Accounts) Regulation, 1960 [L.N. No. 128]

Adoption: 1961-02-22 | KEN-1961-R-28403

Specifies manner in which trade union accounts, records, receipt books and vouchers are to be kept.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Unions (Amendment) Regulations, 1960 [L.N. No. 23]

Adoption: 1960-12-29 | KEN-1960-R-28402

Amends Trade Union Ordinance, 1952, No. 23 to include a fourth schedule stating various registration fees for trade unions.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions (Appeals) Rules (G.N. 858/1952).

Adoption: 1952 | KEN-1952-R-49528

Governs appeals in cases where trade unions are refused registration.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions Regulations (G.N. 778/1952).

Adoption: 1952 | KEN-1952-R-49529

Consolidated through L.N. 133 of 1975.

Kenya - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Trade Unions Act (Chapter 233) (No. 23 of 1952) [consolidated version]

Adoption: 1952 | Date of entry into force: 1952-08-01 | KEN-1952-L-28401

The Act pertains generally to the establishment and regulation of trade unions. Part II excludes from the definition of trade unions certain staff associations and employees organizations. Part III describes the appointment of a government registrar and other officers. Part IV sets forth provisions for the registration of particular unions. Part V describes the rights and duties of trade unions and Part VI regulates the constitution thereof. Parts VII and VIII describe rules relating to the property, funds and accounts of unions. Part IX pertains to picketing, intimidation and other matters relating to disputes. Part XI deals with offences and penalties. Consolidates text from 1952 to 1970.