The Employment and Labor Relations Act of Tanzania defines the minimum conditions to protect the rights of employees in the workplace. (2) A contract with an employee shall be in writing if the contract provides that the employee is to work outside the United Republic of. Tanzania. 15.The essential employment standards as set out in Tanzania statute relates to, hours of work, termination of employment or minimal severance pay requirements. Often underestimated, labour law issues are fundamental considerations for companies looking to set up business in Africa. When it comes to hiring, transferring. HEREBY REFER the following matters to the Law. Reform Commission ofTanzania to report upon. (i). (1) Interpretation of this Act shall be made in a manner that will give effect to obligation of Zanzibar under various. The paper notes that although the new labour laws in Tanzania, namely, the Employment and Labour Relations and the Labour Institutions Act both of 2004 are.