Section 40 of the Employment and labour relations Act of 2004 provides three optional remedies to employees who have been unlawfully terminated, these includes: reinstatement without loss of remuneration for the period of unlawful termination, re- engagement, compensation of at least twelve months salary.
Employees who feel unlawfully terminated can bring a wrongful termination claim and seek damages. For their part, employers should retain a skilled employment defense attorney to assist in responding to such claims and avoiding wrongful termination allegations from arising at all.
Generally, the laws of Tanzania allow termination of employment. Either of the parties to the contract of employment may terminate such a contact provided she/he observes all duly stated reasons that justify termination and prescribed procedures.
The Labour Laws (Amendments) Act, 2024 seeks to amend the Employment and Labour Relations Act, the Labour Institutions Act, and the Non-Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act to enhance clarity, broaden protections and modernize provisions to better serve both employers and employees, the government says in its statement ...
Section 40 of the Employment and labour relations Act of 2004 provides three optional remedies to employees who have been unlawfully terminated, these includes: reinstatement without loss of remuneration for the period of unlawful termination, re- engagement, compensation of at least twelve months salary.
Notice of Termination The employer and the employee may agree for a notice period that is longer the stated one provided the agreed period is of equal duration for both the employer and the employee. Further, the notice must be in writing stating the reasons for termination and the date on which the notice is given.
Some factors that are often considered include length of employment at the company, your position or rank within the organization, salary, and individual circumstances relating to termination. Some employers adhere to a written contract or employment agreement or policy that was outlined previously.