MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
REGULAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOURTH YEAR SECOND SEMESTER
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE: BHR 1204
COURSE TITLE: LABOUR LAW
DATE: 23RD APRIL 2019 TIME: 8.30.10.30
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer Question ONE and any other THREE questions
This paper consists of three printed pages. Please turn over.
QUESTION ONE
A. Highlight five ways in which a contract of employment may be terminated
(5 marks)
B. Explain the utility of the various types of leave as articulated in the
employment Act (10 marks)
C. Highlight the responsibilities of the employer as per section 6 of the
Occupational Safety and Health act of 2007 (10 marks)
QUESTION TWO
Highlight and explain the significance of the various provisions in the
constitution of Kenya 2010, under the bill of rights in relation to the
protection of the welfare of Workmen employed in various establishments.
(15 marks)
QUESTION THREE
Discuss the importance of the International Labour Organization in relation to
the labour policies of developing nations like Kenya.
(15 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Discuss the various provisions under the Employment Act regarding the basic
minimum terms in employment. (15 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Highlight seven objectives trade unions seek to achieve in relation to
collective bargaining as enshrined under Article 42 of the Kenyan constitution
of 2010 . (15 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Using the Bhopal industrial Tragedy as you reference examine the significance
of legislation on chemical safety for developing countries and the implications
of non compliance to other labour legislations regarding training on safety to
workmen and the public. (15 marks)
