Ethiopia
Fixed-term contracts are permitted in Ethiopia for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years. Fixed-term contracts may be renewed an unlimited number of times. However, after the expiration of the probationary period, a fixed-term contract has the same termination requirements as that of a permanent contract. Also, if the work becomes permanent in nature or does not fulfill the characteristics of a fixed-term agreement, it may be deemed permanent.
Probationary periods are permitted in Ethiopia in both fixed-term and permanent contracts for a maximum of 60 working days. During the probationary period, no reason or notice is required to terminate the arrangement.
Workers in Ethiopia recognize between 12 and 13 paid public holidays depending upon the year. Work performed on a public holiday is payable at 200%.
After one year of service, Workers are entitled to 16 days of paid annual leave. The annual leave allotment increases by one day for each additional year of service. The annual leave accrues monthly, and if unused, carries over for a period of up to two years. It should be used in one lump sum or, at the Worker's option, in two parts. Any accrued but unused leave is payable at the end of the engagement.
Workers are entitled to six months of sick leave either consecutively or cumulatively over the course of 12 months beginning on the first day of illness. The sick leave is payable as follows: first month - 100% of wages, second month - 50% of wages, third month onwards - no wages.
A normal workweek should not exceed 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week. Workers are entitled to 24 consecutive hours of rest each week, which should be granted on a Sunday. Work performed during the night (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) is payable at 150%.
Work exceeding 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week is considered overtime. Overtime performed on normal days is payable at 125% whereas overtime performed on a rest day is payable at 200%.
There are no mandatory bonuses in Ethiopia, but some organizations elect to offer a 13th month salary.
Except in limited situations such as misconduct, termination requires notice, which is based on the length of the Worker's engagement: completion of probationary period - 1 year of service - 1 month's notice; 1 - 9 years of service - 2 months' notice; 9+ years of service - 3 months' notice. In addition, , Workers may be entitled to severance equal to a pro-rated portion of one month of pay for less than one year of service, one month of pay for the first year of service, and 10 days' wages for every additional year of service up to a maximum of 12 months. An additional 60 days of wages must be paid if termination is due to economic redundancy.
Workers are required to provide 30 days' written notice of resignation (unless there is a 'valid ground' for ending the employment relationship based upon the employer's conduct). If they do not provide such notice, they may be liable for compensation to the employer not exceeding 30 days of wages.
Pregnant Workers are afforded additional rights including a prohibition on night work and overtime work as well as protection from termination.
Pregnant workers are entitled to 120 days paid maternity leave. 30 pre-natal and 90 days postnatal. If the child is not born during the 30 days pre-natal period, additional time is granted. Fathers are entitled to three days of paid leave.
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