Cherarkey K Samson

All parliamentary appearances

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• 31 May 2023 in Senate: If we pass this law, you shall not have an employer calling you beyond your leave days, off days and beyond working hours. If they do that, they will be abusing that view
• 31 May 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 31 May 2023 in Senate: right that has been provided for. Therefore, Sen. Okiya Omtatah, as the people's watchman and one of the serious litigators on human rights that we have in the Republic, would have the opportunity to also look at the law. view
• 31 May 2023 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, this is the first law of its kind in Africa. Many people would say, why would we need to disengage? I have given enough reasons as to why including the right to privacy, avoid burnout, protect mental wellness of the employees, ensure fair work and remuneration. Equal work, equal pay. view
• 31 May 2023 in Senate: I am told in some organizations that some of the managers give work to their employees immediately before 5.00 p.m. which is unfortunate and unfair. I know there could be office wars. Some managers are malicious and they might be wanting to hold down, especially the interns and some might be having other intentions that are not known. The point is that this should be a warning. view
• 31 May 2023 in Senate: I have seen the Federation of Kenya Employers and the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) are saying, if you have to call me as your worker, there must be some sort of arrangement so that you pay overtime. If I am meant to leave the office at 5.00 p.m. and you give me work that I should complete by tomorrow morning, then I should be paid for that period. So, we pay for overtime beyond the normal salary. view
• 31 May 2023 in Senate: Therefore, I am looking at amending the Employment Act by introducing Clause 27 (A)- view
• 31 May 2023 in Senate: “An employee has a right to disconnect from the employer for the purposes of this section put in place policy regarding the circumstances under which an employer may contact an employee during out of work hours.” view
• 31 May 2023 in Senate: So, it is not a blanket statement. It states clearly the circumstances under which an employer may contact an employee during out of work hours. It is there. view
• 31 May 2023 in Senate: (ii) “Use of electronic devices to send or receive information, messages, or any digital work-related communication during out of work hours. view