Cassation File No. 202700

Date of Decision: Hidar 27, 2014 E.C. Litigating Parties: Applicant: Ato Hailay G/Tsadiq; Respondent: Ethiopian Airlines Group Brief Summary of the Case: The Applicant was removed from a management position at the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise and assigned to work as a consultant at the Ministry of Transport. The Applicant filed a claim stating, “Since the … Read more

Cassation File No. 188371

Summary of Facts: The Applicant applied for a “Branch Director” position and scored the highest in the recruitment exams. However, the Respondent hired the second-place candidate, asserting that the Applicant was “over-qualified” for the role. The Applicant sued, seeking a court order to annul the other appointment and compel the Respondent to hire him. The … Read more

Case Analysis: Cassation File No. 36848

Tikimt 11, 2001 E.C. Applicant:Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (የኢትዮጵያ ኤሌክትሪክ ኃይል ኮርፖሬሽን). Respondents: Summary of Facts: The dispute originated in the Oromia Regional State, Adama Woreda Court. The respondents (original plaintiffs) filed a suit claiming they were hired as temporary laborers to dig holes for electric poles and were subsequently promoted to assistant line installers. … Read more