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Bcom 462: Labour Law Question Paper

Bcom 462: Labour Law 

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013



UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

BCOM 462: LABOUR LAW

STREAMS: BCOM Y4S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 7/8/2013 2.30PM – 4.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Write your registration number in the space provided in the answer booklet.
2. Answer question one and any two questions. Question one carries 30 marks and the rest 20 marks each.
3. Do not write on the question paper.

1. (a) Explain the meaning of labor law [2 Marks]

(b) The Attorney General through Gazette Notice No. 3204 of May 2001 set up a Taskforce to review Kenya Labor laws. Outline the terms of reference for the Taskforce. [10 Marks]

(c) Explain five sources of Labor Law in Kenya. [10 Marks]

(d) Highlight the effect of collective agreements as contained in the Labor Relations
Act 2007. [8 Marks]

2. (a) Explain the conditions necessary for the existence of valid contract of service. [10 Marks]

(b) Explain the common Law duties to parties of contract of employment.
[10 Marks]

3. (a) In relation to the Employment Act 2007, state eight deductions an employer may
make from wages of his/her employee. [8 Marks]


(b) Outline six fundamental reasons why an employer may dismiss an employee for
gross misconduct. [12 Marks]

4. Discuss the general provisions under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007, which are intended to safeguard the welfare of an employee. [20 Marks]

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