What is the Area of Law?
Attorneys practice law in many different settings, including law firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Within each of these settings, attorneys may focus on one or several practice areas. Read our page to find about the areas of law that may interest you. If there is an area of law you are particularly interested in, take a look at our various areas of law pages.
Attorneys typically focus on one (or sometimes two) areas of law, often with the goal of becoming an expert in their chosen practice area. Understanding the different legal practice areas and what they cover can help you locate the right attorney for your needs.
Do I Need an Attorney for this Law?
Powerlegal Learn About the Law section covers each of these practice areas in detail, with practical information and links to our Find a Lawyer directory. You may also want to read our articles on How to Determine if You Need a Lawyer and How Much Will It Cost to Hire a Lawyer?
Signs That You Need a Area Lawyer
There is not a set definition or signpost that indicates your business requires a law attorney. Each sector and individual business is unique and there are a number of variables to consider. Some of the factors suggesting that a consultation with a area attorney is advisable include the profitability.
What is The Role of an Area Attorney?
Throughout, PowerLegal attorney should be readily available when you have questions or need a consultation as you navigate the process, which may include:
- Surveying the overall capital structure of the client and assessing
- Analyzing current debt service structure
- Calculating upcoming due dates for debt payments
- Appraising the client’s existing contracts for possible cascading
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Questions You May Wonder?
With the worldwide pandemic, a number of industries have been negatively impacted, both in the short term and the long term.
The minimum wage varies by country and sector. For example, Kenya sets sector-specific minimum
wages (e.g., KES 15,201 for general laborers in urban areas as of 2023), while Tanzania and Uganda have similar sector-based frameworks. Check with the respective country’s labour ministry for the latest rates.
No, employers must provide notice as per the employment contract or national labour laws (e.g., 28 days in Kenya under the Employment Act, 2006). Exceptions include gross misconduct, which requires a fair disciplinary process.
Workplace disputes can be resolved through internal grievance procedures, mediation, or labour offices. If unresolved, cases may proceed to labour courts or tribunals, such as Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Overtime pay is typically 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for weekdays and double for weekends or public holidays (e.g., Kenya’s Employment Act). Employees must consent to overtime work.
No, foreign nationals require a valid work permit issued by the respective country’s immigration or labour department. Unauthorized work can lead to fines or deportation.
Laws like Kenya’s Employment Act and Tanzania’s Employment and Labour Relations Act prohibit discrimination based on gender, race, religion, or disability. Employees can file complaints with labour offices or courts.
Yes, employees have the right to join trade unions under laws like Uganda’s Labour Unions Act and Kenya’s Labour Relations Act. Employers cannot penalize employees for union activities.
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