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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I have also noted the proposal raised by Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve on the amendment and introduction of Clause 27 (7)(a) on the issue where an employee is being called and not obliged to respond. I agree with her on her sentiments. I will be willing to make an introduction of amendments during the Committee of the Whole to make it better. I thank colleagues and many people who have contributed. This is an aim to protect the employees, push for labour rights and ensure that an employee has a right to disconnect, enjoy their privacy and family time. We should ensure that we protect the social fabric and the fabric of our nation going into the future. I am very grateful to all the Members of the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. I thank the Committee Chairperson, Sen. Sakaja, for the report that they prepared. I am grateful to the Committee of Labour and Social Welfare for the good job that they did on this Bill. I have assured them that they can have amendments as long as it does not affect the soul, the heart and the mind of this Bill. For the employees and the employers, this is a win-win for all of them. To ensure we protect them when they are off or on leave, they are not called by their bosses. As I conclude, in the spirit of what Sen. Wambua said, it is also in the interest of the employers, that the employees are well rested and energetic, so that they also maximize the output. When we say we disconnect, we do not want to disconnect for the sake of just disconnecting. We want employees to disconnect so that they reenergize, refresh and give the maximum output. I, therefore, thank everyone and pray that when it comes to voting, we can support this amendment, allow it to go to the National Assembly and the employees can have an opportunity of enjoying the fruits of rights to disconnect, especially in this era of technology. Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 61(3), I request that putting of the question be deferred to a later date. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker."
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