🇹🇿 Guide: Working in Tanzania
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View all FAQ →Employment contracts in Tanzania must be in writing and include essential details such as job title, salary, working hours, and duration of employment. The contract should comply with the Employment and Labour Relations Act, and both employer and employee must sign it. Key terms regarding probation period, notice of termination, and benefits must be clearly stated.
An employer can dismiss an employee for valid reasons including misconduct, poor performance, redundancy, or breach of contract. However, the dismissal must follow a fair procedure with written notice and opportunity for the employee to respond. Unfair dismissal claims can be filed with the labour commissioner, and compensation may be awarded.
Tanzanian law grants employees a minimum of 28 days of annual paid leave per year. Public holidays are additional and amount to approximately 13 days annually, depending on the specific year. Maternity leave is 84 days, and sick leave provisions must be honoured as per the Employment and Labour Relations Act.