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Lawyer: Misclassifying professionals as interns risks legal challenges for employers

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Desmond Odhiambo, Partner in Employment Law Practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Kenya.

A recent court ruling on the rights of interns has sparked debate on fair labour practices in the country.

In April, the Employment and Labour Relations Court affirmed that interns should be treated as employees, prompting discussions on the legal obligations of employers in internship programmes.

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