Scope of Labour Law

Domestic Workers: A Critical Examination of Their Employment Status Under Ethiopian Law

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Introduction The landscape of employment law often grapples with the unique circumstances of certain labor sectors. Among these, the realm of domestic work presents a particularly complex challenge, often falling outside the traditional scope of labor legislation designed for profit-oriented enterprises. This chapter delves into the specific legal position of domestic workers under Ethiopian employment … Read more

The Applicability of Labor Law to International Organizations and Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Ethiopia

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Article 3(3)(a) of Labour Proclamation No. 1156-2019 states that its applicability may be determined not to apply by a Council of Ministers’ regulation or by international agreements signed by Ethiopia. The provision itself does not explicitly or implicitly exclude any employee. So far, the Council has not issued any exclusionary regulation under its authority, nor … Read more

Exclusions and Special Regimes: Religious, Charitable, and International Organizations in Ethiopian Labor Law

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The application of labor law is rarely universal; most jurisdictions carve out specific exclusions based on the nature of the employer, the type of work, or the unique status of certain entities. This chapter delves into the nuanced exclusions within Ethiopian labor law, particularly concerning employees of religious institutions, charitable organizations, and international bodies, and … Read more

Exclusions from the Scope of Labor Law in Ethiopia

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Upbringing, Rehabilitation, Treatment, Learning, or Training The provisions described in Article 3(2)(a) of the labor law, pertaining to relationships concerning “upbringing, rehabilitation, treatment, learning, or training,” are characterized by their vagueness, failing to delineate the specific circumstances under which these exclusions apply. This imprecision often leads to considerable confusion in both interpretation and implementation. A … Read more

The Shifting Boundaries of Labor Law: An Analysis of Jurisdictional Scope

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The scope of application for labor law is often dynamically defined by individual countries, reflecting their distinct socioeconomic realities and prevailing labor policies. For example, China employs a multifaceted categorization of ’employer,’ encompassing various designations such as Enterprise (profit-oriented commercial entities), Individual Economic Organization (individual traders with fewer than seven employees), State Organs (governmental bodies … Read more

Defining the Boundaries: Employee and Employer in Labor Law

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Scope of Application of Labor Law Defining “Employee” and “Employer” Article 2(3) of Ethiopian Labor Proclamation No. 1156/2011 defines an employee as an individual who has an employment relationship with an employer based on employment, as specified in Article 4. Article 2(1) defines an employer as an individual or organization that employs one or more … Read more