Labour Law notes – KNEC Diploma

LABOUR LAW

This unit or subject is examined by KNEC on those taking the following courses:

• Diploma in Human Resource Management – Module II

 Introduction
This module unit is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her apply the relevant labour law in the management of human resources in an organization.

General Objectives
At the end of the module unit, the trainee should be able to:

• Apply the Employment Act in the management of human resources in an organization
• Recognize the role of trade unions in the management of human resources in an organization
• Observe Occupational Safety and Health Act in the management of human resources in an organization
• Recognize the role of industrial courts in dispute resolution
• Manage emerging issues and trends in labour law

The topics that need to be covered as required by KNEC in this unit/subject are as follows:

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Topic 1: Introduction to Labour Law

• Meaning of labour law
• Historical development of labour law
• Sources of labour law

Topic 2: Employment Contract

• Meaning of terms used in contract of employment
• Parties to an employment contract
• Types of employment contracts
• Process of formulating an employment contract
• Procedure for terminating an employment contract

Topic 3: Law Relating to Trade Disputes

• Meaning of terms in trade disputes
• Causes of trade disputes
• Procedure for reporting trade disputes
• Legal provisions governing industrial action
• Legal provisions for settling trade disputes in Kenya
• Procedure for settling trade disputes

Topic 4: Law Relating to Trade Union and Employers Organizations

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• Meaning of terms used in trade union and employers organizations
• Role of trade unions and employers Organizations
• Reasons for formation of trade unions and employers organizations
• Features of a trade union and employers organization
• Types of trade unions and employers organizations in Kenya
• Techniques of improving management-union relation
• Legal provisions governing trade unions and employers organizations in Kenya
• Reasons for employee non-unionization

Topic 5: Industrial Court

• Meaning of industrial court
• Historical development of Industrial Court
• Structure of the Industrial Court in Kenya
• Procedure of proceedings in the Industrial Court in Kenya
• Powers of the Industrial Court in Kenya

Topic 6: Occupational Safety and Health

• • Meaning of Occupational Safety and Health
  • Legislation that governs Occupational Safety and Health
  • Legal provisions governing Occupational Safety and Health at the workplace in Kenya
  • Powers of authorized officers in ensuring Safety and Health of workers

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Topic 7: Law Relating to Remuneration of Workers

• Meaning of terms used in remuneration of workers
• Legal provisions governing remuneration of workers
• Legislations governing social security of workers

Topic 8: Law Relating to Training of Workers

• Meaning of terms used in training of workers
• Legal provisions relating to training of workers
• Legal provisions governing appointments in National Industrial Training Authority
• Legal provisions governing acquisition and use of funds
• Training records maintained by an employer
• Powers of inspectors

Topic 9: Law Relating to Work Injury Benefit

• Meaning of terms relating to work injury benefit
• Legal provisions relating to Work Injury Benefit Act, 2007
• Rights, obligations and liabilities of the workers and employers in compensation
• Methods of compensation awards

Topic 10: Emerging Issues and Trends

• Emerging issues and trends
• Challenges posed by emerging issues and trends
• Ways of coping with challenges posed by emerging issues and trends

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