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Why employers cannot deduct SHIF from awards

Justice Stephen Radido says SHIF deductions from court awards constitute an unfair labour practice. [File, Standard]

Employers cannot deduct money awarded to employees by a court to pay the Social Health Insurance Fund (Shif) or the Housing Levy, a Nairobi court has ruled.

Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Justice Stephen Radido said such deductions constitute an unfair labour practice, as employers cannot subject court-awarded compensation to contributions for government social schemes.

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