President Kenyatta Announces 12% Minimum Wage Increase for Kenyan Workers
The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 was signed into law on April 4, 2022, by His Excellency the President of Kenya. The following changes took effect on April 22, 2022.
Key Changes:
- Streamlined Job Application Process:
- Employers will no longer require job applicants to produce clearance and compliance certificates, such as certificates of good conduct, EACC clearance, and HELB clearance, at the initial point of a job application.
- This amendment aims to ease the financial burden on job applicants, especially young, underprivileged individuals, who previously had to spend around KES 6,000 to acquire these certificates.
- Elimination of Application Fees:
- The fees for applying for clearance and compliance certificates have been scrapped. It is now free to apply for these certificates from relevant institutions like HELB.
- Public Service Applicants:
- Job applicants for public service positions will still be required to submit clearance and compliance certificates.
- Post-Offer Requirements:
- Successful job applicants who receive a letter of offer will still need to submit the required clearance and compliance certificates.
- Employers have the right to withdraw letters of offer if the prospective employees do not submit the requested certificates.
Recommendations for Employers:
- Employers should review and update their Human Procedures and Policies Manual and Employment Contracts to align with these changes and ensure compliance with the law.
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