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The concept of lockouts and how employers may respond to a strike

A lot of discourse within employment circles in Kenya has been about strikes. However, very little has been said about the right of employers to lockout employees.

15 May 2023 19:21 Minutes Podcast

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A lot of discourse within employment circles in Kenya has been about strikes. However, very little has been said about the right of employers to lockout employees. CDH Partner Desmond Odhiambo and Trainee Advocate, Kevin Kipchirchir provide expert insights into what a lockout is, the parameters of declaring a lockout and the process of declaring one. They also unpack the use of replacement labour which though not developed within Kenyan jurisprudence, has been aptly elaborated in South Africa.

The concept of lockouts and how employers may respond to a strike

The concept of lockouts and how employers may respond to a strike

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