An employee’s fixed-term contract is about to expire. He has 15 days of unused annual leave. The employer decides not to renew the contract — but instead sends the employee on the 15 days’ leave. When the employee returns, he is told: “Your contract ended while you were away.” Is that good HR practice? The…
Terminated and Unpaid
A Kenyan court recently reminded employers that probation is not a feeling. It’s a document. Here’s what every HR professional and business owner needs to take from this ruling. The Story in Brief A cleaning and sanitation company hired a landscaper. Some months later, he was told to hand back his uniform and equipment —…
Growing a business in Kenya means more than winning customers and managing cash flow. Once you employ people, HR compliance becomes a core business responsibility. Many SMEs only review their HR practices after a staff complaint, a payroll problem, a dispute, or a visit from a Labour Officer. By then, fixing gaps can be costly…