Karnataka Employers' Association (KEA) is a premier Employers Organisation in the State of Karnataka, established in the year 1961 and has the distinction of being the First Employers' Organisation in Karnataka. It has served its members for over 60 years and has earned high repute.
1. To promote and protect the interests of member organisations through representation, advocacy, education, consultation and research in the areas of workforce management
2. To Promote, safeguard and protect the legitimate interest of employers
3. To organise seminars, workshops, conferences, webinars and training programmes
4. To federate with organisation of employers in India and the ILO
Karnataka Employers’ Association (KEA) had a humble beginning way back in 1961 with 10 members. Since then, the Association has come a long way in reaching the milestone of 60 years of services to its members and the industry. It has a membership of over 720 companies and continues to grow.