Legal Issues in Education and Promoting National Unity in Kenya, Assignments of Educational Psychology

Download Legal Issues in Education and Promoting National Unity in Kenya and more Assignments Educational Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT : SN & ECD COURSE CODE. : EDA 4203-1 COURSE TITLE. : LEGAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION LECTURERS NAME: Dr. TOM KUJA STUDENTS NAME : IAN KIBET BATHRATAM STUDENTS ADM NO: EB04/SR/MN/12638/2020 DATE OF SUBMISSION : 13TH FEBRUARY 2024 A)Discuss any five provisions of the Employment Act in Kenya that affect the management of teaching staff in schools in Kenya. (5marks) Minimum wage The Employment Act requires employers in Kenya to pay minimum wages to their employees, including teaching staff in schools. As per Section 22 of the Act, the minimum wage varies across different sectors but should not be less than Kshs. 13,572 for the lowest category of employees. This provision affects the management of teaching staff in schools as it sets a minimum benchmark for their salaries and benefits. Working hours In Section 22 of the Employment Act stipulates the maximum number of working hours for employees in Kenya. This provision affects the management of teaching staff in schools as it sets limits on the number of hours they can work. The Act restricts teaching staff in schools to work for more than eight hours a day or 52 hours a week. Leave entitlements The Employment Act also sets out provisions for leave entitlements for employees in Kenya. As per Section 29 of the Act, employees are entitled to annual leave, sick leave, and maternity leave. This provision affects the management of teaching staff in schools as it sets out the minimum leave entitlements that should be provided to them. Termination of employment The Employment Act also provides for the termination of employment both by the employer and the employee. Section 44 of the Act sets out the reasons for which an employer can terminate the employment of an employee in Kenya. This provision affects the management of teaching staff in schools as it sets out the circumstances under which they can be terminated from their jobs. Health and safety The Employment Act also sets out provisions for health and safety of employees in Kenya. Section 23 of the Act requires employers to provide safe working conditions and equipment to their employees. This provision affects the management of teaching staff in schools as it requires them to ensure that their work environment is safe and does not pose a risk to the health and safety of the employees. B)Discuss recommendations of the Ominde Commission on how educational institutions could promote national unity in Kenya. (10 marks)