Nairobi, May 13 -- One common practice that many employers have adopted to mitigate loss of income arising from Covid-19 has been to send their staff on unpaid leave.
Businesses in hospitality, tours and travel, imports and exports have been hit hardest as the pandemic continues to take its toll on our economy and livelihoods.
Many of us watched in dismay as memos of staff being sent on immediate unpaid leave did the rounds on social media, causing panic. Though there is no law prohibiting an employer from changing the terms of engagement of an employee, there is a process that ought to be followed to ensure fairness and transparency.
PAID LEAVE
You are entitled to first proceed on paid leave that has accrued over time. If the business ...