What is Constructive Dismissal? Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee resigns because their employer has made working conditions unbearable or intolerable. Unlike a normal termination—where the employer directly ends the contract—constructive dismissal happens when the employer’s conduct effectively forces the employee to quit. Although the Employment Act, 2007 does not expressly mention constructive dismissal, Kenyan...Read More

Understanding Redundancy Under Kenyan Law Redundancy means losing your job because of factors beyond your control. It does not happen due to poor performance or misconduct. Instead, it may result from business restructuring, economic struggles, new technologies, or company closure. Under Section 2 of the Employment Act, 2007, redundancy is defined as an involuntary job...Read More