Casual Worker Agreement Template (Kenya)

Short-term day work, paid at the end of each day via M-Pesa or cash.

What it covers

• Tasks, work site, supervisor and daily hours
• Daily wage paid at the end of each day by M-Pesa or cash
• Health, safety and tools
• Ending the engagement at the close of any day
• When casual work converts to monthly terms (Section 37)

What's inside

1. Casual Engagement
2. Work and Location
3. Daily Wage
4. Health and Safety
5. Tools and Materials
6. Conduct
7. Ending the Engagement
8. Conversion to Regular Employment
9. General Provisions

Who it's for

• Construction, farm and loading work
• Event, shop and hotel helpers
• Households hiring short-term help

Questions

What is a casual worker under Kenyan law?

Someone paid at the end of each day and not engaged for more than 24 hours at a time (Employment Act 2007, Section 2).

When does a casual worker become a regular employee?

Under Section 37 of the Employment Act, if the casual work continues for an aggregate of one month or more, or the job needs about three months or more to finish, the worker is treated as employed on monthly terms with full employment rights.

Can I pay casual workers by M-Pesa?

Yes. Keep the M-Pesa confirmation messages as your payment records.

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