Case No.: 246670

Tsehay Insurance S.C. v. Michael Girma Nigatu et al. Key Information: •          Case No.: 246670 •          Date: November 28, 2016 E.C. •          Applicant: Tsehay Insurance S.C. •          Respondents: 13 individuals, including Michael Girma Nigatu. Key Legal Rule/Interpretation: •          The case centers on the payment of bonuses to employees who resigned before the bonus was implemented, … Read more

Cassation File No. 246670

Cassation File No. 246670 Date: December 7, 2023 (Hidar 28, 2016 E.C.) Judges: Teferi Gebru (PhD) Endashaw Adane Teshome Shiferaw Wazimo Wasira Senait Adenew Applicant: Tsehay Insurance S.C. (Represented by Attorney Habtamu Wondwosen) Respondents: 1. Michael Girma Nigatu 2. Hiwot Molla Abebe 3. Emebet Goshu Beyene 4. Ephrem Mekasha Abebe 5. Netsanet Yibeltal Assefa 6. … Read more

Bonus Under Ethiopian Employment Law

Legal Nature and Statutory Framework of Bonus Under the Ethiopian labor law regime, specifically Labor Proclamation No. 1156/2011, a bonus is legally distinguished from basic wages or salary. According to Article 53(2)(c) of the Proclamation, a bonus is defined as a gratuity or an additional payment made by an employer that does not constitute part … Read more