Employers Warned Over NSSF Rates, Urged to Revert to Ksh200 Deductions
The warning notice comes hours after the Federation of Employers directed them to deduct and remit NSSF at enhanced rates per the 2013 Act...
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is warning employers against continuing to deduct higher National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions, following a court ruling that suspended the NSSF Act, 2013.
- Employers risk legal action and liability claims if they ignore the court order and continue deductions above the old rate.
- LSK President Charles Kanjama stated that employers must revert to the former Ksh200 monthly rate or get employee consent for higher deductions.
- This comes after the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) advised employers to maintain the higher rates, citing operational challenges and existing agreements.
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