Question 1

How does the Severance Pay Calculator work?

Accepted Answer

The Severance Pay Calculator uses the latest Kenya tax rates and regulations to provide accurate calculations.

Question 2

Is the Severance Pay Calculator free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Severance Pay Calculator is completely free to use. No registration or payment required.

Question 3

Are the calculations accurate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our Severance Pay Calculator uses the most current Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) rates and government regulations to ensure accuracy.

Question 4

Can I use this calculator on mobile?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Severance Pay Calculator is fully responsive and works perfectly on mobile devices, tablets, and desktop computers.

Question 5

What is severance pay in Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Severance pay is compensation paid to employees upon termination due to redundancy, calculated as at least 15 days' wages for each completed year of service under Section 40 of the Employment Act.

Question 6

Who is entitled to severance pay?

Accepted Answer

Employees terminated due to redundancy, restructuring, or economic reasons are entitled to severance pay under the Employment Act.

Question 7

How is severance pay calculated?

Accepted Answer

Severance is (monthly salary ÷ 30) × 15 days × completed years of service. Contracts or CBAs that are more generous override the statutory minimum.

Question 8

Are leave days and notice included?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For redundancy, the employer must also pay accrued unused leave in cash and give at least one month's notice or one month's wages in lieu of notice. Those amounts are separate from severance and are included in this calculator's terminal package total.

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