Cassation Case No. 41058 February 25, 2009 Judges: Abdulqadir Mohammed Hagos Weldu Hirut Melesse Belachew Anshiso Sultan Abatemam Applicant: Artistic Printing Enterprise, Hawassa Branch – Represented by Matias Girma (Attorney) – Present. Respondent: Mr. Danse Mitiku – Not Present. JUDGMENT We have examined this case following the petition filed by the Applicant on October 23, … Read more
Is your short-term hire legally valid? Under Article 9 of the Labor Proclamation, employment in Ethiopia is legally presumed to be for an indefinite period, a default position designed to protect a worker’s security of tenure. Employers seeking to utilize fixed-term agreements must strictly adhere to the exhaustive exceptions outlined in Article 10. From managing seasonal workflows to navigating the strict 45-day limitation on temporary placements, we dissect the boundaries of definite period contracts to ensure compliance and prevent the unlawful circumvention of permanent employment rights.