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Published on 2024-02-19 19:01:50
The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) achieved a significant victory on February 14 when the Employment and Labour Relations Court upheld their decision to set a minimum wage of Ksh30,000 per month for private security guards. This decision came after the court threw out a case filed by private security companies.
While the PSRA celebrated this win, they also acknowledged that many private security guards still do not enjoy good working conditions, including the envisioned remuneration outlined in the draft 2024 regulations under the Private Security Regulations 2016. PSRA emphasized that there is an avenue for an independent redress mechanism provided for both the employer, employee, and the user client.
The Authority made it clear that promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms is their commitment to making justice easily available to disgruntled private security officers who may not have access to legal counsel. This avenue is meant to help security guards pursue their claims against private security providers through the court of law.
PSRA also announced that this avenue is open for private security service providers who may be disgruntled by clients who do not honor their contractual obligations. The Authority is empowered by the Private Security Regulation Act to protect the interests of the users of private security services by offering avenues for redress in case of law violations and to set standards that ensure compliance with minimum wage regulations.
The PSRA, domiciled at the Ministry of Interior, has vowed to ensure effective regulation and professional standards are adhered to in the industry, including the Ksh30,000 minimum wage. The Act also gives the Authority the power to fight for the rights of security guards, ensuring that they are not exploited and are receiving fair wages for their work.
It is important to note that the PSRA’s commitment to enforcing the minimum wage for private security guards is rooted in the goal of protecting the interests of both the guards and the users of private security services. By providing avenues for redress and promoting professional standards, the PSRA aims to create a fair and just environment for all parties involved in the private security industry.
The Authority is dedicated to upholding the rights of security guards and ensuring that they receive fair compensation for their work. The avenue for an independent redress mechanism is a step in the right direction to address the grievances of security guards and uphold the professional standards within the private security industry.
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