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House helps entitled to same rights as all other employees

It is disconcerting to note that the rights of the house help are considered an emerging area when in fact, for a long time, the house help has been entitled to the same legal protection as any other employee.

The laws regarding employment in Kenya, contained in the Employment Act 2007, provide the minimum rights and benefits employees are entitled to.

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