Eric Karuti

Fifteen years have come and gone since the International Day of Friendship was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2011, now observed every 30 July. Friendship, however, is far older than the observance itself. It is one of humanity's longstanding survival strategies deeply rooted in our evolutionary history. So, what are friends really for? Today, the world faces a myriad of challenges. Conflicts continue to displace millions.

Should employers make statutory deductions like affordable housing levy, Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and PAYE from court awards for terminal dues? Picture a scenario that has become all too familiar: an employee is awarded compensation for unfair termination by the Employment and Labour Relations Court.

Employment disputes are an increasingly significant source of legal and financial risk for employers. Claims arising from unfair termination, breaches of fair labour practices, contract violations or failure to comply with statutory obligations can expose businesses to costly compensation awards, legal fees, reputational damage and operational disruption. This raises an important question: can employers insure themselves against employment-related claims?