Tips for conducting Mediation at Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA) ATE The Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA) The Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA) is an independent quasi-judicial department of the government which is established under section 1... Feb 13, 2025 0 65
Unlocking Financial Opportunities ATE The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania via Government Notice Number 141/2024 and through the Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office, (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabili... Feb 12, 2025 0 39
Consequences of failing to fully comply with “Reinstatement” Order ATE Reinstatement means the action of taking an employee back to work on the same terms and conditions of employment as if the termination of the employee never occurred. Reinstatement is preceded by term... Feb 12, 2025 0 45
Employer's Right to Seek Legal Redress in Labour Disputes ATE The labour law regime in Tanzania provides a level ground for both employers and employees. However, this opportunity has been mostly used by employees and hardly any employers due to various reasons.... Employers' Rights Feb 12, 2025 0 58
A Reasonable Expectation of Renewal for an Employee ATE Legal Analysis on whether the existence of a long-term loan and previous renewal of an Employment Contract can create a reasonable expectation of renewal of an employment contract It is a common pract... Employment Contracts Feb 12, 2025 0 40
The Binding Nature of Employment Offers ATE The Binding Nature of Employment Offers The law governing contracts and their binding nature is important to contract law. When an employer makes a job offer and the employee accepts, it creates more ... Employment Contracts Feb 11, 2025 0 48
The Law Governing Remuneration in Tanzania ATE What should an employer pay an employee? The 2013 Wage Order provides the different sectors and their minimum wages. (GN 196 of 2013). 1. Agriculture Tshs 100,000/- 2. Health Services Tshs 132,000/- 3... Remuneration Mar 24, 2023 0 964
Managing Probationary Employees ATE How long is probation? According to Rule 10 (4) of the Code of Good Practice, GN 42 of 2007; an employee can be on probation for a period of not more than 12 months. This is dependent on the nature of... Probationary Employee Mar 23, 2023 0 335
SPECIAL ISSUE ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ATE The law recognises the right of persons to work safe and healthy working conditions. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966 that Tanzania has ratified, recognises the... OSH Mar 22, 2023 0 205
Hours and Days of Work ATE How many days should an employee work? The law permits an employee to work to a maximum of six days a week. (Section 19 (2) (a) ELRA) How many hours in a week can an employee work? An employee may be ... Working Hours Mar 20, 2023 0 295
Managing Disciplinary matters at the workplace – Warnings ATE What are the obligations of an employer in managing Conduct? It is the employer’s duty to establish and implement a Code of Conduct for employees at the work place and to have disciplinary policies an... Warning Letters Mar 20, 2023 0 430
Termination of Employment ATE Who can terminate an employment contract? Termination is the ending of employer/employee relation and it can happen in various ways. The employer can terminate an employment contract; an employee can ... Termination General Mar 20, 2023 0 437