Termination of Employment

Manual for Lawful Termination and Redundancy Management under Proclamation No. 1156-2019

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1. The Legal Framework of Employment Termination in Ethiopia The termination of an employment relationship in the Ethiopian jurisdiction is a stricto sensu legal procedure, where the validity of the severance is contingent upon its alignment with a rigid hierarchy of norms. For the senior practitioner, navigating this landscape requires more than a literal reading … Read more

Mode of Termination of Employment Contracts Under Ethiopian Employment Law

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Under Article 23(2) of the LabourProclamation No. 1156/2011, an employment contract in Ethiopia may be terminated in four primary ways: While these four methods are explicitly recognized, the Proclamation allows for limited exceptions where termination may occur outside these categories. This article explores these primary methods, exceptions, and their legal implications, drawing on relevant provisions, judicial interpretations, and … Read more