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LEGITIMATE EXPECTATION IN FIXED TERM EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

Legal Alert 3 - Legitimate expectation in fixed term employment contracts

The concept of legitimate expectation in the renewal of fixed-term contracts has not been defined or expressly provided for in the Kenyan Employment Act. However, the courts have issued a number of decisions on the subject, which provide guidance on when an employee may have a legitimate expectation of renewal.

This article will unpack and discuss some of the key decisions on legitimate expectations in the renewal of fixed-term contracts .

_Legal Alert 3- Legitimate Expectation in fixed term contracts.pdf