Labour Law
Work and Wages
Find out what the law says about minimum wages, when you should get paid and alternative forms of payment.
Compensation and Working Time
Working overtime, late or night shifts or on the weekends? Find out what the law says about how many hours you are allowed to work per week, when you can get a premium if you work overtime and other topics.
Annual Leave and Holidays
When can you take a holiday? Will you get paid during your holiday? And what are the public holidays and weekly rest periods in Ethiopia?
Contracts and Dismissals
Find out all you want to know about employment contracts. When are workers entitled to a contract, how does protection against unfair dismissal work and what are the rules on notice periods in Ethiopia?
Family Responsibilities
When can workers in Ethiopia get leave because of family responsibilities? Read up on the regulations on parental leave and other forms of special leave here.
Motherhood at work
Pregnant women are entitled to paid maternity leave, as well as additional protection against hazardous work. Discover the details in this section.
Health and Safety
Find out if your employer offers enough protection materials to you and your colleagues - and what steps you have to take as an employer to comply with safety regulations in Ethiopia.
Sick Leave, Work Injury Benefits and Disability Benefits
Workers who are unable to work because of a medical reason, may still be entitled to an income.
Social Security and Unemployment Benefits
When are you entitled to pension rights? What are the provisions for survivors and dependents of a deceased worker? And are there possibilities for unemployment benefits in Ethiopia?
Fair and Equal Treatment
Facing inequality in the workplace? Or want to know what you need to do as an employer to ensure fair an equal treatment for workers? Discover more in this section.
Trade Unions
Read up on the right to strike, form a union and freedom of collective bargaining in Ethiopia.
