When an individual is hired, they do not choose an employer solely because the salary and benefits are superior. The type of job (position) and its location also hold significant value and importance, no less than the salary itself. A person who is unemployed might find a decent-paying job, but if the workplace is very … Read more
Cassation File No. 44044 Hamle 29, 2001 E.C. Judges: Menberetsehay Tadesse Hagos Woldu Hirut Melese Belachew Anshiso Sultan Abatemam Applicant: Arada Sub-City Kebele 01/02/11 Recreation Club Biya Abadara (Attorney) appeared Respondent: W/ro Mulatwa Baye appeared We have examined the file and rendered the following judgment. J U D G M … Read more
Can your boss move you to a new office without your consent? In Ethiopia, the answer lies in the theory of Managerial Prerogative (አሠሪነት). While your salary and grade must remain intact, the courts grant employers broad powers to relocate staff for operational efficiency. From the landmark ban on “sister company” transfers to the strict “5-day absence” rule that can lead to summary dismissal, we break down the vital boundaries between an employer’s right to direct work and a worker’s right to contractual stability.