Hiring Workers in East Africa Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Hiring Workers in East Africa

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Introduction

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Presenters

Moderator

Judith A. Biggs, Partner, Holland andHart LLP, Boulder, Colorado, USAjbiggs@hollandhart.com

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Presenters

Speakers

Moses J. Adriko, Co-Managing Partner,MMAKS Advocates, Kampala, Ugandamja@mmaks.co.ug

Christopher Giattas, Partner, Rexattorneys,

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzaniac.giattas@rexattorneys.co.tz

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Presenters

Speakers

Désiré Kamanzi, Managing Partner,Kamanzi, Ntaganira & Associates, Kigali,

Rwandadkamanzi@africalegalnetwork.com

Sonal Sejpal, Consultant, Anjarwalla &Khanna Advocates, Nairobi, Kenyass@africalegalnetwork.com

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Presenters

Speakers

Eve Hawa Sinare, Partner, Rexattorneys,Dar Es Salaam, Tanzaniae.sinare@rexattorneys.co.tz

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What terms must be

included in the employment

contract?

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Do offers of employment typically include:

– Non-discrimination clauses

– Probation period

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Are non-competes enforceable?

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• Are there mandatory benefits by law?

• Do benefits differ by job level?

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What happens when the employment relationship

doesn’t work out?

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How are reductions in force, redundancies, and layoffs

handled?

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The process and dispute resolution options available if firing is:

– A result of downsizing because of economic problems

– A summary dismissal13

Obtaining work and resident permits for expatriate

workers

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