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Labour Proclamation No. 377/2003

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PROCLAMATION NO. 377/2003

LABOUR PROCLAMATION
WlffiREAS, it is esential to ensure that worker-employer relations. are governed by the basic principles of rights
and obligations with a view to enabling workers and
employers to maintain industrial peace and work in the spirit
of harmony and cooperation towards the all-round developmentofourcountry;
WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to guarantee
the right of workers and employers to form their respective
associations and to engage, through their lawful elected
representatives, in collective barganing, as well as to lay down
the procedure for the expeditious settlement of Labour
disputes, which arise between workers and employers;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to strengthen and define by
law the powers and duties of the organ charged with the
responsibility of inspecting, in accordance with the law,
labour administration, particularly l",bour conditions, occupational safety, health and work environment;
WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to revise the
existing Labour law providing for the basic principles which
govern worker-employer relations and for labour conditions
taking into account the political, economic and social policies
of the Government and in conformity with the international
conventions and other legal commitments to which Ethiopia
is a party with a view to translating into practice the objectives
referred to above;
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Sub-Article 1
and 3 of Article 55 of the Constitution of the Federal
Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as
follows:

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Short Title
This Proclamation may be cited as the "Labour
Proclamation No. 377/2003."

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Definitions
In this Proclamation:
1) "employer" means a person or an undertaking who
employs one or more persons in accordance with
Article 4 of this Proclamation;
2) "undertaking" means any entity established under a
united management for the purpose of carrying on
any commercial, industrial, agricultural, construction or any other lawful activity;
Any branch carrying on the activities of an undertaking which is designated separately and which
enjoys operational or organizational autonomy shall
be deemed to be a separate undertaking;
3) "worker" means a person who has an employment
relationship with an employer in accordance with
Article 4 of this Proclamation;
4) "minister" or "ministry" means the Minister or
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs respectively
or Bureau of Regional Labour and Social Affairs.
5) "work rules" means, subject to the provisions ofthis
Proclamation and other relevant laws, an internal
ruels which govern working hours, rest period,
payment of wages and the method's of measuring
work done, maintenance of safety and the prevention",
of accidents, disciplinary measures and its implementation as well as other conditions of work;
6) "conditions of work" means the entire filed of
relations between workers and employers and shall
also include hours of work, wage, leave, payments
due to dismissal, workers health and safety, compensation to victims of employment injure, dismissal
because of redundency, grievance procedure and any
other similar matters.
7)' "Region" means any region as per Article47 ofthe
Constitution of Federal Democratic Republic of
Ethiopia~ For the purpose of this Proclamtion it also
include Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa Administration.

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Scope of Application
1) Without prejudice to Sub-Article (2) ofthis Article,
this Proclamation shall be applicable to employment
relations based on a contract of employment that
exist between a worker and and an employer.
2) This Proclamation shall not be applicable to the
following employment relations arising out of a
contract of employment:
(a) contracts for the purpose of upbringing, treatment, care or rehabilitation;
(b) contracts for the purpose of educating or
training other than apprentice;
(c) managerial employee who is vested with
powers to lay down and execute management
policies by law or by the delegation of the
employer depending on the type of activities
of the undertaking with or without the
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vested with the power to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, assign or take disciplinary
measures against employees and include
professionals who recommend measures to be
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Formation of Contract of Employment
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2456

If the written statement referred to in Sub-Article (1)

of this Article is not wholly or partly objected to by
the worker within 15 days from the date of receipt, it
shall be deemed a contract of employment concluded
between the worker and the employer.

Failure to Comply Condition

Failure to comply with the requirements of the provisions
of Article 6 or 7 shall not deprive the worker of his rights
under this Proclamation.

SECTION TWO
Duration of Contract of Employment
9. Contract of Employment for an Indefinite period
Any contract of employment shall be deemed to have
been concluded for an indefinite period except for those
provided for under Article 10 hereunder.
10. Contract of Employment for Definite Period or Piece
Work.
1) A contract of employment may be concluded for a
definite period or for piecework in the case of:
(a) the performance of specified piece work for
which the employee is employed;
(b) the replacement of a worker who is temporarily
absent due to leave or sickness or other causes;
(c) the performance of work in the event of
abnormal pressure of work;
(d) the performance of urgent work to prevent
damage or disaster to life or property, to repair
defects or break downs in works, materials,
buildings or plant of the undertaking;
(e) an irregular work which relates to permanent
part of the work of an employer but performed
on an irregular intervals;
(f) seasonal works which relate to the permanent
part of the works of an employer but performed
only for a specified period of the year but which
are regularly repeated in the course of the years;
(g) an occasional work which does not form part of
the permanent activity of the employer but
which is done intermittently;
(h) the temporary placement of a worker who has
suddenly and permanently vacated from a post
having a contract of an indefinite period;
(i) the temporary placement of a worker to fill a
vacant position in the period between the study
of the organizational structure and its implementation.
2. A contract of employment under Sub-Article l(h)
and (i) of this Article shall not exced 45 consecutive
days and shall be done only once.
11. ProbationPerio!
1) A person may be employed for a probation period for
the purpose of testing his suitablity to a post in which
he is expected to be assigned.
2) A worker re-employed by the same employer for the
same job shall not subject to probation.
3) When the parties agree to have a probation period,
the agreement shall be made in writing, In such a
case, the probation period shall not exceed fortyfive(45) consecutive days.
4) Unless the law or work rules or collective agreement
provides otherwise, the worker shall have during the
probation period, the same rights and obligations
that a worker who has completed his probation
period has.
5) If the worker proves to be unfit for the job during his
probation, the employer can terminate the contract of
employment without notice and being obliged to pay
severance payor compensation;
6) A worker on probation may terminate his contract of
employment without notice.

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7)

If the worker continues to work after the expiry of

the probation period, a contract of employment for
the intended period or type of work shall be deemed
to have been concluded from the beginning of the
probation period.
SECTION THREE
Obligation of the Parties

12. Obligations of an Employer

An employer shall in addition to special stipulations in
the contract of employment have the following
obligations:
1 (a) to provide work to the worker in accordance with
the contract of employment and
(b) unless otherwise stipulated in the contract of
employment, to provide him with implements
and materials necessary for the perforamance of
the work;
.
2) to pay the worker wages and other emoluments in
accordance with this Proclamation or the collective
agreement;
3) to respect the worker's human dignity;
4) to take all the necessary occupational safety and
health measures and to abide by the standards and
directives to be given by the appropriate authorities
in respect of these measures;
5) to defray the cost of medical examination, of the
worker whenever such medical examination is
required by law or the approriate authority.
6) to keep a register containing the relvant particulars
specified in Article 6, hereof weekly rest days, public
holidays and leave utilized by the worker, health
conditions and employment injury of the worker and
other particulars required by the Ministry;
7) upon termination of a contract of employment or
whenever the worker so requests, to provide the
worker, free of charge, with a certifcate stating the
type of work he performed, the length of service and
the wages he was earning;
8) to observe the provisions of this Proclamation,
collective agreement, work rules, directives and
orders issued in accordance with law, and.
9) to record and keep of information as required by this
Proclamation, and any other information necessary
for the Ministry to carryout its powers and duties,
and submit same within a reasonable time when
requested by the Ministry.

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1) to perform in person the work specified in the
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14. Unlawful Activity

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:;Modification of Contract of Employment

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Conditions of a contract of employment which are not

determined under this Prroclamation, may be modified
. by:
1) collective agreement;
2) work rules issued in accordance with this
Proclamation; or
3) written agreement of the parties.
16. Amalgamation, Division ar Transferof Ownership
Without prejudice to Article 15 of this Proclamation
amalgamation or division or transfer of ownership of an
undertaking shall not have the effect of modifying a
contract of employment.
SECTION FIVE
Temporary Susppension of Right
and Obligation
Arising out of Contract of Employment

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employment may be temporarily suspended in the
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the worker to perform the work;

the employer to pay wages, other benefits and
allowances unless otherwise provided for in this
Proclamation or in the collective agreement.

18. Grounds for Suspension

The following shall be valid grounds for the suspension,
in accordance with Article 17, of this proclamation:
1) leave without pay granted by the employer upon
request by the worker;
2) leave of absence for the purpose of holding office in
trade unions or other social services;
3) detention for a period not exceeding 30 days,
provided that the employer is notified within 10
days or is supposed to know of the detention;
4) national call;
5) full or partially suspension due to force majeure of
the activities of the employer for a period of not less
than 10 consecutive days;
6) financial problems, not attributable to the fault of the
employer, that requires the suspension of the activities of the employer for not less than 10
consecutive days.
19. Duty to Inform
When rights and obligations arising out of a contract of
employment are suspended in accordance with Sub-article 5 or 6 of Article 18, the employer shall inform the
Ministry in writing within 3 days of the occurrence of the"
ground for suspension.

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20. Determination by the Ministry

1) The Ministry shall determine the existence of a good
cause for suspension within 3 days after receipt of
the written information pursuant to Article 19.
2) Where the Ministry finds that there is no good cause
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21. Effect of Confirmation or Authorization of Suspensioon

1) Where the Ministry confirms or proves the existence
of good causes for suspension, it shall fix the
duration of the suspension, provided, however, that
the duration shall not exceed a maximum of90 days.
2) Where the Ministry is convinced that the employer
cannot resume its activities with the maximum
period set under Sub-Article (1) of this Article, the
worker shall be entitled to the benefits specified
under Article 39 and 44.
22. Effects of Expiry of the Period of Suspension
The worker shall report for work on the working day
following the date of expiry of suspension; and the
employer shall reinstate a worker who so reports for
work.
CHAPTER TWO
Termination of Employment Relations
23. General
1) A contract of employment shall only be terminated
upon initiation by the employer or worker and in
accordance with the provisions of the law or a
collective agreement or by the agreement of the two
parties.

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2. The amalgamation or division or transfer of ownership of an undertaking shall not have the effect of
terminating a contract of employment.
SECTION ONE
Termination of Contract of
Employment
by Law or by Agreement

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the work where the contract of employment is for a
definite period or piece work.
2) upon the death of the worker.
3) upon the retirement of the worker in accordance
with the relevant law.
4) when the undertaking ceases operation permanently
for due to bankruptcy or for any other cause.
5) when the worker is unable to work due to partial or
total permanent incapacity.

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SECTION TWO
Termination of contract of Employment at the Request
of the Contracting Parties

SUB-SECTION ONE
Termination of contract of Employment by the Employer

26. General
1) A contract of employment may only be terminated
where there are grounds connected with the
worker's conduct or with objective circumstances
arising out of his ability to do his work or the
organizational or operational requirements of the
undertaking.
2)
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ployer his participation in judicial or other
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27. Termination of contract of employment without Notice

1) Unless otherwise determined by a collective
agreement ,a contract of employment shall be terminated without notice only on the following
grounds;
(a) repeated and unjustified tardiness despite warning to that effect;
(b) absence from work without good cause for a
period of five consecutive working days or ten
working days in any period of one month or
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thirty working days in a year;

deceitful or fradulent conduct in carrying out

his duties having regard to the gravity of the
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(d)

misappropriation of the property or fund of the

employer with intent to procure for himself or
to a third person undue enrichment;
(e) returning output which, despite the potential of
the worker, is persistently below the qualities
and quantities stipulated in the collective
agreement or determined by the agreement of
the two parties.
(f) responsibility for brawls or quarrels at the work
place having regard to the gravity of the case;
(g) conviction for an offence where such conviction renders him incapable for the post which he
holds;
(h) responsibility for causing damage intentionally
or through gross negligence to any property of
the employer or to another property which is
directly connected with the work of the undertaking;
(i) commission of any of the unlawful activities
referred to in Article 14 Sub-Article (2);
0) absence from work due to a sentence of imprisonment passed against the worker for more
than 30 days;
(k) commission of other offences stipulated in a
collective agreement as grounds for terminating
a contract of employment without notice.
2. Where an employer terminates a contract of employment in accordance with this Article, he shall
give written notice specifying the reasons for and the
date of termination.
3. the right of an employer to terminate contract of
employment in accordance with this Article, shall
lapse after 30 working days from the date the
employer knows the ground for the termination.
4. the grounds for suspension of a worker from duty
before terminating the contract of employment of the
worker in accordance with this Article may be
determined by collective agreement, provided
however, that the duration for suspension shall not
exceed thirty working days.

28. Termination of contract of Employment with Notice

1) The following grounds relating to the loss of
capacity of, and situations affecting, the worker shall
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force.
3.

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Where the cancellation of a post affects a number of

workers thereby constituting a reduction of work
force in accordance with Sub-Article (1) of Article
29, the termination shall take place in compliance
with the requirements laid down in sub-article (3) of
Article 29.

29. Reduction of Workers

.
1) In this Proclamation "reduction of work force"
means reduction of the work force of an undertaking
for any of the reasons provided for in sub-article (2)
of Article 28 affecting a number of workers
representing at least ten percent of the number of
.,
workers
employed or, in the case of an undertaking
f IP &.+?f".f :,.., It CD-::
where the number of workers employed is between
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twenty
and fifty, a reduction of workers affecting at
lII!
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five
employees over a continuous period of not
hC9"~ hm(}~Il-r .,.1 1l4C.-rflI\CD-nr&. o-I\-r
less than ten days.
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",
2)
The phrase "number of workers" referred to in Sub1P&.+?f".f nlll!t)f. <k1'C "CD-::
Article (1) of this Article means the average number
Iln1"'R"?lt 1o-il n1"'R" (Ii) ODIPt.-r flP&.+?f".f
of the workers employed by an employer concerned
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within the twelve months proceeding the date when
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the employer took measures of reduction of workers.
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3) Whenever a reduction of work force takes place
Ilr&.TCD- "f. h1"L<f.~ :".(-01/.1 f.(}tlJTtfJA::
according to Sub-Article (1) of Article 28, the
+ODItItf. f r &. ".fl\";J- '''TCD-C; +ODItItf. f9"C-r
employer in consultation with trade union or
CD-lJ1.-rfOl/.IIt~ 1P&.+?f".f I't.'i~ :,..,ltCD- IlOD1:
representative shall give for workers having skills
ODtl ~t.~ fOl/.ODI\h;J-TCD-1P&.+?f".f 1l0000h+I\CDand higher rate of productivity priority of being
retained
in their posts and, in the case of equal skill
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and rate of productiviy, the workers to be affected
mil.,. tr'i Il.(-C;E-i: I\n6J.bC l.tI. '''I\''~
first by the reduction shall be in the following order
(a) subject to the provisons of (b) -(e) of this SubIP 1,.+?f".fI
Article, those having the shortest length of
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IP &.+?f".fI
(b)
those who have fewer dependants;
th)
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(c) ti!ose not covered under Sub-Article 3 (a) and
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(d) those who are disabled by an employment
flTCD- 1P&.+?f".f I
injury in the undertaking;
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(e) workers' representatives;
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(t) expectant mothers;
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fOl/.ltJ
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withou~ prejudice to the provisions of SubArticle 6 of Article 18, fall in demand for the
products or services of the employer resulting
in the reduction of the volume of the work and
profit of the undertaking and thereby resulting
in the necessity of the reduction of the work
force;
a decision to alter work methods or introduce
new technology with a view to raise productivity resulting in the reduction of the work

30. Exceptions
1) The procedure laid down in this Proclamation shall
not apply to the reduction of workers due to normal
decrease in the volume of a construction work as a
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tion affects workers employed for parts of the work
f+ODI\hi:-r1 flP&.+?f".f :,..,It r., rCq-r
before the work for which they are employed is
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completed.
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2) In sub-article (1) of this Article, "construction
r&." lII!I\-r :t.1~I OD1.,.(-I fflll-C th"L.(-I ffl:t.C
work" includes the construction of a building, road,
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rail-way line, sea port, dam, bridge, installation of
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machinery and similar works of transformation,
flll!~ile; fODm.,1 p'&.1 f.aJ.9"&.A::
extension, repair or maintenance.

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SUB-SECTION TWO
Termination by the Worker
31. Termination of Contract of Employment with Notice
Without prejudice to Article 32 of this Proclamation, any
worker who has completed his probation period, may, by
giving thirty days prior notice to the employer, terminate
his contract of employment.

32. Termination of Contract of Employment without Notice

1) The following shall be good cause to terminate a
contract of employment without notice;
(a) if the employer has committed against the
worker any act contrary to his human dignity
and morals or other acts punishable under the
Penal Code;
(b) if, in the case of imminent danger threatning the
worker's safety or health, the employer, having
been made aware of such danger, failed to act
within the time limit in accordance with the
early warning given by the competent authority
or appropriate trade union or the worker himself
to avert the danger;
(c) if the employer has repeatedly failed to fulfill
his basic obligations towards the worker as
prescribed under this Proclamation, collective
agreements, work rules or other relevant laws.
2. Where a worker terminate his contract of em- '-'.
ployment for the reasons referred to under Sub
Article (1) of this Article, he shall inform the
employer in writting the reasons for termination and
the date on which the termination is to take effect.
33. Period of Limitation
A worker's right to terminate his contract of employment
in accordance with Sub-Article (1) of Article 32 shall
lapse after fifteen working days from the date on which
the act occurred or ceased to exist.
CHAPTER THREE
Common Provisions with Respect to
Termination of Contract of Employment
SECTION ONE
Notice to Terminate a Contract of Employment
34. Procedure for Giving Notice
1) Notice of termination required under the provisions
of this Proclamation shall be in writing. The notice
shall specify the reasons for the termination of the
contrat and the date on which the termination shall
take effect.
2) Notice of termination by the employer or his
representative shall be handed to the worker in
person. Where it is not possible to find the worker or
he refuses to receive the notice, it shall be affixed on
the notice board in the work place of the worker for
10 consecutive days.
3) Notice of termination by the worker shall be handed
to the employer or his representative or delivered to
his office.
4) Notice of termination given to a worker by an
employer in accordance with Article 17 during the
time in which the contract of employment is suspended shall be null and void.

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35. Period of Notice

1) Unless otherwise provided for in this Proclamation,
Ii'
the period of notice given by the employer shall be as
follows:
(a) one month in the case of a worker who has
completed his probation and has a period of
.r1t\1t\ lP~"'~,} OOl/.CllJt\h-r l11: 1\,}1: mCI
service not exceeding one year;
. (b) two months in the case of a worker who has a
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period of service above one year to nine years.
th)
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(c)
three
months in the case of a worker who has a
OOl/.CIIJ
period of service of more than nine years;
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(d) two months in the case of a worker who has
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completed his probation and whose contract of
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employment is terminated due to reduction of
t\h-r l1Y.' v-t\-r mc::
work force.
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2) Not withstanding the provisions of Sub- Article (1) of
1.tL CD~9" P'~ fY..,.l1 fP'~ lD-A'} fOl/.CllJt\h-r
this Article, the period of notice for a contract of
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employment for a definite period or piece work shall
OIJOD--rCllJlPl-r ~IYCjA::
be agreed upon by the parties in the said contract.
3)
The period of notice fixed in this Proclamation shall
1.tL fOl/.'"
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run
from the first working day following the date on
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notice is dully given.
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4) The obligations of the parties deriving from the
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m1li'f
contract of employment shall continue in force
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during the period of notice.
SECTION TWO
HC~ v-t\-r
Payment of Wages and other Payments on
fp'~ lD-A ().Wl1' y'CllJCD1I'ihy'CllJm1l ;JC
Termination of Contract of Employment
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36. Period of Payment

Where a contract of employment is terminated, wages
and other payments connected with wages due to the
worker shall be paid within seven working days from the
date of termination, provided, however, that the time of
payment may be extended where the worker delays,
because of his own fault to return property or any sum of
money which he received from or is due to the employer.
37. Amount in Dispute
In the event of a dispute as to the amount claimed by
the worker the employer shall pay the worker the
sum not in dispute within the time limit specified
under Article 36.
38. Effects of Delay
Where an employer fails to pay the sum due to the worker
within the time limit specified under Article 36, the
competent labour division of a court may order the
worker to be paid his wage for the period of delay upto
three month's wage except where the delay is due to
causes beyond the control of the employer.

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SECTION THREE
Severance pay and Compensation

39. General
1) A worker who has completed his probation:
(a) Where his contractof employment is terminated
c!)it, m:" ItIt
because the undertaking ceases operation perfOD-h~ 1.tLlD-'} flJJ.l(t lP~"'~:Ii'
manently due to bankruptcy or for any other
u)/
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reason.
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(b) Where his contract of Employment is tert\)
lit", hY.~11lD- lD-QJ. 01\lP&lD- 1\~"7i~-r
minated by the initation of the employer against
f P' ~ lD-I\' ().Wl'l'I
the provision of law.
(c)
Where
he is reduced as per the condition
th)
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described under this proclamation.
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(d)
Where he terminate his contract because his
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employer did things which hurts the workers
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human honor and moral or the thing done by the
CllJlPl-r fOl/..ril+1lJ 1\1:~1-r
OCIIJ4C.RODemployer is deemed as an offence undex: the
f"'~Pf lP~"'~lD- f P' ~ lD-I\''} ()..rWC'I'I
penal code.
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V.'here he terminate his contract because the

employer being informed of the danger that
threats the security and health of the worker did
not take measures, or
(f) Where his contract of employment is terminated
because of reason of partial or total disability
and is certified by medical board.
Shall have the right to get severance pay from
the employer
2) Where a worker dies before receiving severance pay,
the severance pay shall be paid to his dependants
mentioned under Article 110(2).
3) The distribution of payment of severance pay to
dependents in accordance with this article shall be
effecte.d in the same manner as the payment of
disablement benefit.
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(e)

40. Amount of Severance Pay

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The severance pay referred to in Article 39 shall be:
1) thirty times the average daily wages of the last week
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in the case of a worker who has served for more than
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41. Compensation for Terinination of Contract of Employment with out Notice

A worker who terminates his contract of employment in
accordance with Article 32(1) shall be entitled, in
addition to the severance pay referred to in Article 40, to a
payment of compensation, which shall be thirty times his
daily wages of the last week of service. This provision
shall also apply to a worker covered by the relevant
pension law.
SECTION FOUR
Effects of Unlawful Termination of Contract of Employment

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42. General
Where an employer or a worker fails to comply with the
requirements laid down in this Proclamation or other
relevant law regarding termination, the termination shall
be unlawful.

43. Reinstatement or Compensation of a Worker in the Case

of Unlwful Termination
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obliged
to reinstate the worker, provided, that the
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contrary to the provisions of Articles 24, 25, 27, 28
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Notwithstanding sub-article 2 of this Article, the

labour dispute settlement tribunal may order the
dismissal of the worker upon payment of compensation even if the worker demands re-instatment
where it belives that the continui1.tion of the particular worker employer relations, by its nature is
likely to give rise to serious difficulties. Similarly,
where a worker who, after obtaining judgment of reinstatement in his favour decline to be re-instated,
the labour settlement tribunal may order the dismissal of the worker upon payment of full compensation
or fair compensation for the inconvenience he
incurred having regard to the nature of the work and
other circumstances of the case.
4) The compensation to be paid under sub-articles (1),
(2) or (3) of this Article shall, in addition to the
severance pay referred to in Articles 39-40, be as
follows; This provision shall also apply to a worker
convered by the relevant pension law.
a) one hundred eighty times the average daily
wages and a sum equal to his remuneration for
the appropriate notice period in accordance with
Article 44 in the case of unlawful termination of
a contract of employment for an indefinite
period;
b) a sum equal to his wages which the worker
would have obtained if the contract of employment has lasted upto its date of expiry Or
completion provided, however, that such com-'" r
pensation shall not exceed one hundered eighty
times the average daily wage in the case of
unlawful termination of a contract of employment for a definite period or for piece work.
5) Where the first intance court orders the reinstatement
of the worker in accordance with Sub-Articles (1)
and (2) of this Article, the court shall order the
payment of back -pay not exceeding 6 months wage.
If the decision of reinstatement is confirmed by the
appellate court it shall order payment ofback pay not
exceeding one year.
44. Exceptions

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Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 43, non-compliance by the employer with the notice requirements
specified under Article 35 shall only result in the
payment by the employer, wages in Leu of the notice
period, in addition to any other compensation provided
for under Article 40 of this Proclamation.
45. Liability of the Worker to pay compensation
1) A worker who terminates his contract of employment contrary to the provisions of Article 31 or
35(2) shall be liable to pay compensation to the
employer.
2) The compensation payable by the worker in accordance with Sub-Article (1) of this Article, shall not
exceed thirty days wages of the worker.
CHAPTER FOUR
Special Contracts
SECTION ONE
Home Work Contract
46. Formation of Contract
1) There shall be a home work contract when a person
habitually performs work for anemployer in his
home or any other place freely chosen by him in
return for wages without any direct supervision or
direction by the employer.

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2) An agrc.ment for the sale of raw materials or tools by

an employer to a home worker and the resale of the
products to the employer or any other similar
arrangements made between the employer and the
home worker shall be deemed a homework contract.
3) The contract concluded between a home worker and
an employer shall be deemed to be made for a
definite period or piece-work.
4) The Minister may, in consultation with the concerned organs, prescribed by directives the provisions
of this Proclamation that shall apply to home
workers and manner of their applications.

47. Keeping of Records

An employer who employs a worker on the basis of a
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home work contract shall keep a register containing the
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and other relevant particulars;
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1) full name, age, marital status and address of the
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2) the address where the work is to be carried out;
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4) the type of work, quality and quantity ordered;
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SECTION TWO
Contractof Apprenticeship

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48. Formation of Contract

1) There shall be a contract of apprenticeship when an
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systematic training in a given occupation related to
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the function of his undertaking in accordance with
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the skills of the trade and the person in return agrees
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to obey the instruction given to carry out the training
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2)
The contract of apprenticeship shall be concluded
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with the person whose age is not less than fourteen
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years.
3) The contract of apprenticeship and its modifications
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shall be valid only where it is made in writing and
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attested
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A contract of apprenticeship shall specify at least the
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following:
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ticeship;
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2)
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50. Obligations of the Parties
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1) The apprentice shall diligently follow the training
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and endeavour to complete it successfully.
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occupation, which is not related and does not
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contribute to his training.
51. Termination of a Contract
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1) A contract of apprenticeship shall terminate on the
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following grounds:
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(a) at the expiry of the period fixed for the
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The employer may terminate the contract of apprenticeship by giving notice referred to under Sub.
Article (1) (b) of this Article, where:
(a) he is no longer able to discharge his
obligations on account of change of work or
other causes beyond his control; or
(b) the apprentice violates the disciplinary rules of
the undertaking; or
(c) the apprentice is permanently incapable of
continuing his training or completing his
training within the specified time limit.
3. The apprentice may terminate the contract of apprenticeship by giving notice of termination referred to
under Sub-Article (1) (b) of this Article, where;
(a) the employer fails to observe his obligations
under the contract or this Proclamation, or
(b) the apprentice has good cause relating to his
health or family or other similar grounds.
4) The apprentice may terminate the contract without
giving notice in accordance with Sub-Article (1) (c)
of this Article where:
(a) he proves, by appropriate medical certificate,
that he cannot discharge his obligations without
seriously endangering his health; or
(b) the employer unilaterally changes the terms of
the contract.
5) The provisions of this Proclamation regarding
severance pay, compensation and reinstatement shall
not be applicable to contracts of apprenticeship.
52. Certificate
The employer shall, upon the termination of the contract
of apprenticeship, give to the apprentice a certificate,
which indicates the occupation he has been trained in,
the duration of the training and other similar particulars.
PART THREE
Wages
CHAPTER ONE
Determination of Wages
53. General

1) "Wages" means the regular payment to which the

worker is entitled in return for the performance of the
work that he performs under a contract of employment.
2) For the purposes of this Proclamation, the following
payments shall not be considered as wages:
(a) over-time pay;
(b) amount received by way of per-diems, hardship
allowances, transport allowance, transfer expenses, and similar allowance payable to the
worker on the occasion of travel or change of
his residence;
(c) bonus;
(d) commission;
(e) other incentives paid for additional work
results;
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Conditions of Payments for Idle Time

1) Unless otherwise provided for in this Proclamation
or the relevant law, wages shall be paid only for work
done.
2) Nowithstanding Sub-Article (1) of this Article, a
worker shall be entitled to his wage if he was ready to
work but, because of interruptions in supply of tools
and row materials or for reasons not attributable to
him was not able to work.

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CHAPTER TWO
Mode and Execution of Payment'

55. General
Wages shall be paid in cash, provided, however, that
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1) Unless otherwise agreed, wages shall be paid on
working day and at the place of work.
2) In case where the day of payment mentioned in SubArticle (1) of this Article falls on Sunday or a public
holiday, the day of payment shall fall on the
preceeding working day.
57. Payment in Person
Unless otherwise provided by law or collective
agreement, wages shall be paid directly to the worker or ,
to a person delegated by him.
58. Time of Payment
Wages shall be paid at such intervals as are provided for
by law or collective agreement or work rules or contract
of employment.

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Hours of work, weekly Rest and public Holidays

CHAPTER ONE
Hours of work
SECTION ONE
Normal Hours of Work

61. Maximum Daily or weekly Hours of Work

1) Normal hours of work shall not exceed eight
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1) The Minister may, issue directives reducing normal

hours of work for economic sectors, industries or
occupations where there are special cunditions of
work.
2) Reductions of normal hours of work under this
proclamation shall not entail reduction in the wages
of the worker.

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63. Arrangement of Weekly hours of work

Hours of work shall spread equally over the working days
of a week, provided, however, where the nature of the
work so requires hours of work in anyone of the working
days may be shortened and the differences be distributed
over the remaining days of the week without extending
the daily limits of eight hours by more than two hours.

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caITied on are such that normal hours of work cannot be
distributed evenly over the individual week, normal
hours of work may be calculated as an average over a
period longer than one week, provided, however that the
average number of hours over a period shall not exceed
eight hours per day or forty eight hours per week.

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SECTION TWO
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3)

61,63 and 64 shall not be deemed to be over-time.

Overtime shall be worked only in cases expressly
provided for under Article 67 and on the express
instructions of the employer.

4) The instructions given under sub-article (3) of this

Article and the actual overtime worked by each
worker shall be recorded by the employer.
67. Circllmst~nces in which Overtime Work is premissible

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1) A worker may not be compelled to work over-time,

however, over-time may be worked whenever the
employer cannot be expected to resort to other
measures and only where there is:(a) accident, actual or threatened
(b) force-majeure;
(c) urgent work;
(d) Substitution of absent workers assigned on
work that runs continously without interruption.
2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-article 1 of
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1) In addition to his normal wage, a worker ~ho worKs
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69. General
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A worker shall be entitled to a weekly rest period

consisting of not less than twenty-four non-interrupted hours in the course of each period of seven days.
Unless otherwise determined by a collective
agreement, the weekly rest period provided fot in
sub-article (1) of this Article shall, whenever pessible;
(a) fall on a Sunday;
(b) be granted simultaneously to all of the workers
of the undertaking.

3) The weekly rest period shan be calculated as to

include the period from 6 a.m. to the next'6 a.m.

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a.m.) in the morning and ten o'clock{lOp.m.)
in the evening, at the. rate of one and .{)ne
quarter (1114)multiplied by the ordinary hourly
rate;
in the case of night time work bet~een ten
o'clock in the evening (10 p.m.) and six
o'clock in the morning (6 a.m.), at the rate of
one ~nd one half (lln) multiplied by the
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in the case of work done on weekly r~st day, at
the rate of two (2) multiplied by the ordinary
hourly rate;
in the case of work done on public holiday, at
the rate of two and one half (21fl)multipfied by

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performed by the employer is such that the weekly

rest cannot fan on a Sunday another day maybe
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made a weekly rest as a substitute.
2) The provisions of sub-article (1) of this Article shall
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be applicable to the following and similar activhies:
(a) work that has to supply the necessities oflifeot
meet the health, recreational or,' ctdt,ural
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71. Work Done on Weekly Rest Days

1) A worker may be required to work on any weekly
rest day only where it is necessary to avoid serious,

interference with the ordinary working of, ~he

undertaking in the case of:

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1)
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to

commercial travellers or representatives.
The Minist~r may issue directives determining the
special application of the provisions of this Chapter
to workers who are directly engaged in the carriage
of passengers and goods.

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CHAPTER THREE
Public Holidays

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73. General
Public holidays observed under the relevant law shall be
paid public holidays

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A worker shall be paid his hourly wages multiplied

by two for each hour of work on a public holiday.
Where a public holiday coincides with another
publi~ holiday or falls on a rest daydesignated by
this 'proclamlltion
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A worker who is paid on a monthly basis shall incure

no reduction, in,his wages on account of having not
worked on public holiday.
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worker other than the payment mentioned under
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his contract of employment or collective agreement.

75. PaYf!1ent fOf wQrk on I!ublic Holidays

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Leave
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2) Subject to the provision of Article 68(c), a worker
who,by virtue of the provisions of this Chapter,
works on a weekly rest day, shall be entitled to a
weekly rest period; provided, however, that he shall
be compensated in the form of money if his contract
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compensatory rest period.

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76. General
~) An agreement by a worker to waive in any manner
his right to annualleave shall be null and viod.
2) Unless otherwise provided in this Proclamation, it is
prohibited to pay wages in lieu of the annualleave.
77. Amount of Animal Leave
I)

A worker pursuant to this Article shall be entitled to

uninterrupted annual leave with pay which shall in
no case be less than:
a) fourteen (14) working days for the first one year
of service;
b) fou~een, q4) working daysplus one working
day for every additional year of service.

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1)

A worker shall be granted his first period of leave

after one year of service and his next and subsequent
period of leave in the course of each calendar year.
2) An employer shall grant a worker his leave in
accordance with a leave schedule in the course of the
calendar year in which it becomes due.
3) The leave schedule referred to in sub-article (2) of
this Article shall be drown up by the employer with
due regard as far as possible to:
a) the wish of the worker; and
b) the need for maintaining the normal functioning
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worker requests and the employer agrees, his leave
may be granted in two parts.
Annual leave may be postponed when the worker
requests and the employer agrees.
An employer may, for reasons dictated by the work
conditions of the undertaking, postpone the date of
kave of a worker.
Where a worker falls sick during his annual leave,
Articles 85 and 86 of this Proclamation shall apply.
Any leave postponed in accordance with sub-articles
(2) and (3) of this Article, shall not be posponed for
more than two years.

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79. Dividing and Postponding Annual Leave

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Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-article (1) of

this Article, addditional annual leave with pay, for
workers engaged in a work which is particularly
ardous or the condition in which it is done is unhealthy, may be fixed in a collective agreement.
The wage a worker receives during his annual leave
shall be equal to what he would have received if he
had continued to work.
For purpose of determining the qualifying period of
service required for the entitlement of an annual
leave, 26 days of service in an undertaking shall be
deemed to be equivalent to one month of employment.
A worker whose contract of employment is terminated under this Proclamation is entitled to his pay
for the leave he has not taken.
Where the length of service of a worker does not
qualify for an annual leave provided for in this
Article, the worker shall be entitled to an annual
leave proportion to the length of his service.

78. Granting of Leave

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A worker who is on leave may be recalled only

where unforeseen circumstances
require his
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A worker who is recalled from leave shall be entitled
to a payment covering the remainder of his leave,
excluding the time lost for the trip.
The employer shall defray the transport expenses
incurred by the worker as direct consequences of his
being recalled and per-diem.

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83. Leave for Special Purposes

1) A workers who appears at hearings before bodies
competent to hear labour disputes or to enforce
labour laws shall be granted leave with pay only for
the time utilized for the said purpose.
2) A worker who exercises his civil rights or duties"-,
shall be granted leave with pay, only for the time
utilized for the said purpose.
3) The manner in which educational or training leave is
to be granted and the form and extent of the financial
assistance to be given may be determined in a
collective agreement or work rules.
84. Notification
A worker wishing to take leave in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter shall notify the employer in
advance and present the necessary supporting evidence
when the employer requests him.

85. Duration of Leave

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Leaders of trade unions shall be entitled to leave with pay

for the purpose of presenting cases in labour disputes,
negotiating collective agreements, attending union
meetings, seminars or training courses. The manner of
granting such leave may be determined in a collective
agreement.

CHAPTER THREE
Sick Leave

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81. Leave for Family Events

1) A worker shall be entitled to leave with pay for three
working days when;
a) he concludes marriage; or
b) his spouse or descendants or ascendants or
another relative, whether by affinity or consanguinity upto the second degree dies.
2) A worker shall be entitled to leave without pay for
upto 5 consecutive days in the case of exceptional
and serious events.
82. Union Leave

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Special Leave

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Where a worker, after having completed his

probation, is rendered incapable of work owing to
sickness other than resulting from employment
injury, he shall be entitled to a sick leave.
The leave referred to in sub-article (1) of this Article
shall, in no case, be more than six months counted
consecutively or separately in the course of any
twelve moths period starting from the first day of his
sickness.
Where a worker absents himself from work on
grounds of sickness, he shall, except where the
employer is in a position to be aware of the sickness
or it is impractical, notify the employer the day
following his absence.
Unless the collective agreement provide otherwise. a
worker shall be entitled to a sick leave upon
presenting a valid medical certificate given by a
medical organization recognized by the Government.

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86. Payment
The period of sick leave provided for in Article 85 shall
be granted in the following manner:
1) the first one month with 100% of his wages;
2) the next two months with 50% of his wage;
3) the next three months without pay.
PART SIX
Working Condition of Women and
Young Workers

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CHAPTER ONE
Working Conditions of Women

87. General
i ) Women shall not be discriminated against as regards
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employment and payment, on the basis of their sex.
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2)
It is prohibited to employ women on type of work
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that may be listed by the Minister to be particularly
1'.(lt\ar 0?.~{&1;-r nO?.Hl..1I&-:far F&-9'"f "f.
ardous or harmful to their health.
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3)
No pregnant woman shall be assigned to night work
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between
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overtime
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outside her permanent place of work, provided,
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however, she shall be transferred to another place of
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work if her job is dangerous to her health or
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pregnancy as ascertained by a medical doctor.
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5) An employer shall not terminate the contract of
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employment of a women during her pregnancy and
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until four months of her confinement.
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6) Notwith standing the provisions of sub-article (5) of '"
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this Article, the contract of employment may be
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terminated for reasons specified under Articles 25,
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27 and 29 (3) if it is not related to giving of birth and
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88. Maternity Leave
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1) An employer shall grant leave to a pregnant woman
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worker without deducting her wages, for medical
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examination connected with her pregnancy,
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provided, however, that she is obliged to present a
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medical certificate of her examination.
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2)
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mendation of a medical doctor, be entitled to a leave
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with pay.
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3) A woman worker shall be granted a period of 30
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consecutive days of leave with pay preceding the
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presumed date of her confinement and a period of 60
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consecutive days of leave after her confinement.
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4) Where a pregnant woman worker does not deliver
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within the 30 days of her prenatal leave she is entitled
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to an additional leave until her confinement in
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accordance with sub-article 2 of this Article. If
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delivery takes place before the 30 days period has
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elapsed, the post-natal leave under sub-article 3 of
this Article shall commence.

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CHAPTER TWO
Working Conditions of Young Workers

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89.

General
1) For the purpose of this Prpclamation, "Young
worker" means a person who has attained the age of
14 but is not over the age of 18 years.
2) It is prohibited to employ persons under 14 years of
age.
3) It is prohibited to employ young workers which on
account of its nature or due to the condition in which
it is carried out, endangers the life or health of the
young workers performing it.
4) The Minister may prescribe the list of activities
prohibited to young worker which shall include in
particular:

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(a)

work in the transport of passengers and goods

by road, railway, air and internal waterway,
docksides and warehouses involving heavy
weight liftings, pulling or pushing or any other
related type of labour;
(b) work conncected
with electric
power
generation plants transformers or transmission,
lines;
(c) underground work, such as mines, quarries and
similar works;
(d) work in sewers and digging tunnels.
5) The provision~f sub-article (4) of this Article shall
not apply to work performed by young workers
following courses in vocational schools that are
approved and inspected by the competent authority.
90. Limits of Hours of Work

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91. Night and Overtime Work

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Normal hours of work for young workers shall not

exceed seven hours a day.

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It is prohibited to employ young workers on:

1) night work between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.;
2) overtime work;
3) weekly rest days; or
4) public holidays.

PART SEVEN
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Environment
CHAPTER ONE
fOO-! 1.11":'-: m1"-rli fr~ ht}t}n.
Preventive
Measures
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92. Obligations of an Employer
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An employer shall take the necessary measure to
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safeguard adequately the health and safety of the
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workers; he shall in particular:
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1) comply with the occupational health and safety
ni't\~9"I
requirements provided for in this Proclamation;
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2) take appropriate steps to ensure that workers are
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properly instructed and notified concerning the
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hazards of their respective occupations and the
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precautions necessary to aviod accident and injury to
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health; ensure that directives are given and also
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assign safety officer; establish an occupational,
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safety and health committee of which the commit~uP~t}AI foo-! Y.U1"-rli m1"-r i'11:1':1'~ ttOOZ,.f:
tee's establishment, shall be determined by a direc!*<l:DlfA fttOOZ,-f:lD-h**CJB lIClIC OOZ,til-r... nOOZ,!
.tive issued by the Minister;
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3) provide workers with protective equipment, clothing
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register employment accident and occupational
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diseases and notify the labour inspection of same;
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own expenses for the medical examination of newly
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employed workers and for those workers engaged in
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hazardous work, as may be necessary.
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6)
ensure that the work place and pernrises do not cause
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danger to the health and safety of the workers;
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take appropriate pre-executions to insure that all the
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psychological hazards to the health and safety of the
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93. Obligations of a worker

A worker shall:
1) co-operate in the formulation of work rules to
safeguard the workers health and safety, and implement same.
2) inform forthwith to the employer any defect related
to the appliances used and injury to health and safety
of the workers that he discovers in the undertaking.
3) report to the employer any situation which he may
have reason to believe could present a hazard and
which he c~not avoid on his own any accident or
injury to health which arises in the course of or in
connection with work.
4) make proper use of all safeguards, safety devices
and other appliance furnished for the protection of
his health or safety and for the protection of the
health and safety of others.
5) obey all health and safety instructions issued by the
employer or by the competent authority.
94. Prohibition
No worker shall:
1) interfere with, remove, displace, damage or destroy
any safety devices or other appliances furnished for
his protection or the protection of others; or
2) obstruct any method or process adopted with a view
to minimizing occupational hazard.
CHAPTER TWO
Occupational Injuries
SECTION ONE
Liability
95. General
1) Subject to the provisions of the relevant pension law,
the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to workers
where an employment injury is sustained by a
worker during or in connection with the performance
of his work.
2) For the purpose of this Proclamation, "occupational
injury" tneans an employment accident or occupational disease.

96. Liability Irrespective of Fault

1) The employer shall be liable, irrespective offault, for
employment injuries sustained by his worker and
such liability shall be determined in a accordance
j1;' 01'4."" I\f, fA"'oolP~1'
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with the provisions of this Chapter.
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employer shall not be liable for any injury
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intentionally caused by the injured worker himself;
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any injury resulting from the following acts in
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by
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(a)
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3)
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provsions
of sub-article (1) of this Article shall
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For the purpose of this Proclamation "Occupational
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der sustained by a worker as a result of any cause
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extraneous to the injured worker or any effort he makes
F t,.m-'} l\o<Jh'i'w'} l}Y,l1W- 'I'l:" 9"tI'}.r:,. nh Ill\during or in connection with the performance of his work
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and includes;
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(a) any injury sustained by a worker while carrying out
u)
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the employer's order, even away from the work
ro-6J.b9" 0,1f,) fitlP~ro-'}
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place
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injury
sustaiyed by a worker before or after his
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duing
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undertaking by reason of his duties in connection
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with his work;
(c) any injury sustained by a worker while he is
m)
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fl;J'mprecceding to or from place of work in a transport
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foP~~'tf
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taking
for the same purpose;
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injury
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oP)
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of
the
employer or a third party during the
nitlP~ro- W,e9" nY'{}1'~ W1') ~C1.:" 9"tI'}.r:,.
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1) For the purpose of this Proclama~ion an "ocfOlJ.oPllJ n7i.+"
cupational disease" means any pathological cono<J/\:"
dition whether caused by physical, chemical or
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biological
agents which arises as consequence of:
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(a) the type of work performed by the worker; or
n7i;t-ro- hTh()TO:" ,,/\:,. itft<f>~fJDn"nlro(b) the surroundings in which the worker is obliged
fTW()" 1.H. ro-{}'I' (M.u.hA: h.OIJ.'1A m,e9"
to work duirng a certain period prior to the date
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in which the disease become evident.
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2) Occupational disease shall not include endemic or
~. P't,'Tro- n7i;t'ro-'} o<J'I'4-:"-n:F /\(f" 11/\00-.r?'~
epidemic disease which are prevalent contracted in
'1A (f., n {}T<f>Cnp' 6- 9"tI'}.r:,. fOlJ.oPllJ n7i;tthe area where the work is done, except in the case of
P' 6- n OIJ.h'lw') n:,. it '111n. fOlJ..,oP~ 'I fOlJ.,eUworkers exclusively engaged in combating such
"tp~ 1'I\I\t. n1i;J-?'~'} it,eQ;1,9"C9"::
diseases by reason of their occupation.
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3) The minister shall in consultation with the concerned
r'
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authority issue, directives which contain schedules
lP'}ml1f
noPoP~.r .rmIlJA:: ,P'}mlW
n..r'}ft
listing diseases to be of occupational origin. The said
nfh9"{}'r qoP:" ,e7i7il\A::
schedule shall be revised at least every five years.
4) The occurrence of any of the deases listed in the
Q' h..,Il'O Il/\ro- lP'}ml1f f."oP/\hT n7i;t- ntl.rrorelevant schedule on any worker having been enlP'}ml1r
ro-{}'I' nn7i;t-w. h'}'C hToP/\h~:"
gaged in anyone of the corresponding types of work
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specified therein, shall by itself, constitute sufficient
1Pt,'T~'} f.rU ~ '}f.If" n7i;t-ro- np' 6- 9"tI'}.r:,.
proof of the occupational origin of the disease.
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5) Notwithstanding sub-article (4) ofthis Article, proof
~. fU.U h'}+~ '}(}-{}h,}<f>~(~)n.CjC9"h..,ll-nIl/\roshall be premitted to establish the occupational
lP'}ml1r
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of a disease not listed in the relevant schedule
9"tI'} .r:,. fOlJ.oPllJ n7i;t- oP If ~ '}: ~'} ~u-9"
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and of diseases listed when they manifest themselves
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hToP/\h~:" 9"AtI.,.~ OT/\- u-~;t-?'~ fOlJ.h()~
presumption
of their occupational origin.
oP(f'lTro-'} /\lI'/l;J1'1' lI'/{}ljf lI'/.pl-n ,e!J=I\A::
6)
In
the
absence
of proof to the contrary, any disease
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which
occurs
frequently
only to persons employed in
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-n!J= nTf.;J;JOIJ.
fOlJ.,e1.
certain occupations shall be presumed to be of an
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occupational origin where the worker suffering from
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and the existence of the disease is ascertained by a
np' 6- 9"tI'}.r:,. ~ '}f.oPllJ O'li;r ,e.y.m6-A::
medica] doctor.
'to np'6- 9"tI'}.r:,. nOlJ.oPllJ n7i;t- 1'~:" ff.l()n:"
7) The date on which an occupation] disease became
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f ;t-w<f>
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evident, i.e. the first date on which the worker
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became incapacitated or the date of the first medical
~.r ro- lJ/\:,. w,e9" n 7i;J-ro- nm 11.9" ToPC9" C'
diagnosis of the disease or the date of the injured
oPCj'to f ;t-w <f>
n:,. foP 'f. oP~.r ,,/\ :,. w,e9"
worker's death, shall be considered as the date on
IP6-T~:ro- nn7i;1'ro- 9utl'}.r:" ffJD'NH' lJ/\:"
which an employment injury occurred.
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disease listed in the relevant schedule, contracts the
disease again as a result of his being engaged in anyone
of the corresponding work specified in the said list, it
shall be presumed that he has contracted a fresh
occupational disease.

99. General

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Degree of Disablement

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2)

"disablement" Jmeans any employment injury as

aconsequence of which there is a decrease or loss of
capacity to work.
Disablement shall have the followiwng effects:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

temporary disablement
permanent partial disablement
permanent total disablement and
death.

100. Temporary Disablement

Temporary disablement results from the reducation for a
limited period of time of the worker's capacity for work
partially or totally.
101. Permanent Partial or Total Disablement
1) "Permanent partial disablement" means incurable
empoyment injury decreasing the injured worker's
capacity.
2) "Permanent total disablement" means incurable
employment injury, which prevents the injured
worker from engagding in any kind of remunerated
work.
3) Injuries which, although not resulting in incapacity
for work, cause serious mutilation or disfigurement
of the inujured person shall be considered permanent partial disablement, for the purpose of
compensation and other benefits.

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table of disablement prescribed by directives issued

by the Minister.
The degree of disablement shall be assessed inaccordance with the assessment table provided for in subarticle (1) of this Article, by a competent medical
board. The board shall determine the extent of the
degree of disablement as far as possible within
twelve months form the date of injury,
Disablement which has been assessed may be
reviewed in accordance with sub-articles (1) and (2)
of this Article where the worker's condition deteriorates or improves or is wrongly diagonised:
(a) on the initation of the appropriate authority, or
(b) at the request of the worker or employer
concerned.
Where the result of the review warrants it, the rights
of the worker to a disablement benefit shall be
recognized or withdrawn or that the rate payable
increase or reduced, as the case may be.
Where a worker who suffered an imployment injury
sustains a further employment
injury, his
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Benefits in the Case of Employment Injuries

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SECTION ONE
GENERAL
103.

Payment of Benefits
Injury benefits shall be paid in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter.

104.

Special Obligation
1) An employer shall have to execute the following
obligations:
(a) to provide the injured works with first aid in
time;
(b) to carry the injured worker by an appropriate
means of transport to the nearest medical
center;
(c) to notify the occurrence to the appropriate
organ in accordance with the directives issued
by the minister.
2) The employer shall have the obligation to pay the
funeral expenses specified under Article 110 (1)(b).
SECTION TWO
Medical Benefits

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SECTION THREE
Various Kinds of Cash Beneftis

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suspension ceases, the periodical payment shall
recommence, provided, however that there shall
be no entitlement to back-pay for the period of
suspensIOn.

108. Periodical Payment

1) The employer shall pay for one year the
periodical payment mentioned in Article 107 (1)
(a).
2) The Periodical payments referred to in sub-Article (1) of this Article shall be at the rate of full
wage of the worker previous average yearly
wages during the first three months following the
date of injury, not less than 75% (seventy five per
cent) of the worker previous average yearly
wages during the next three months following the
date of injury and not less than 50% (fifty per
cent) of his previous average yearly wages for the
remaining six months.
3) Periodical payments shall cease whichever of the
following takes place first:
(a) when the worker is medically certified to be
no longer disabled;
(b) on the day the worker becomes entitled to
disablement pension or gratuity;
c) twelve months from the date the worker
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(a)
(b)

the worker's widow or widower;

children of the deceased worker who are under
eighteen years of age;
(c) any parent who was being supported by the
deceased worker.
3) The amount of the dependants compensation for
workers not covered by the Public servants pension
law, shall be a Sum equal to five times the annual
salary of the deceased and for those stipulated
under Sub-Art 2 of this Article by the employer at
once;
(a) 50% (fifty percent) for the deceased worker's
lawful husband or wife;
(b) 10% (ten percent) each for the deceased
worker's children who are below the age of
fifteen years old;
(c) 10% (ten percent) each for the deceased
worker's parents who were being suported by
him;
4) If the total of dependents' compensation calculated
in accordance with Sub-Article 3 ofthis Article is in
excess of one hundred percent (100%) of the total
amount to be divided, the amount of compensation
of each dependent shall be proportionately reduced
by the amount required to reduce the total amount
payable to one hundred percent (100%) of the said
total amount. If the total of dependents compensation is less than one hundred percent (100%) of
the total amounts to be divided, the amounts of
compensation of each dependent shall be proportionately increase by the amount payable to one
hundred percent (100%).
111. Burden of Proof
The benefits referred to in Article 110 shall not be
payable where the worker dies after twel ve months from
the date of the injury, unless it is proved that the injury
was the principlal contributory cause of his death.
112. Benefits not Taxable
1) The benefits paid in accordance with the provisions
of this Section shall be free from any kind of tax.
2) The benefits payable under the provisions of this
Section shall not be assigned, attacched or deducted
by way of setoff.
PART EIGHT
Collective Relations
CHAPTER ONE
Trade Unions and EmplQyers Associations
113. The Right to Form Organizations
1) workers and employers shall have the right to
establish and form trade unions or employers
associations, respectively and actively participate
therein:
2) In this Proclamation:
(a) "trade Union" means an organization formed
by workers;
(b) "employers association" means an organization established by employers;
(c) "federation" means an organization established by more than one trade unions or
employers associations.
(d) "confederation" means an organization established by more than one trade unions
federations or employers federations.
114. Formation of Organizations
1) A trade union may be established in an undertaking
where the number of workers is ten or more;
provided however that the number of members of
the union shall not be less than ten.

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formalities of membership were simultaneous they
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115. Functions of Organizations

Organizations shall have thef.ollowing functions
1) observe the conditions of work and fullfill the
obligations set forth in this proclamation; respect
the rights and interests of members in particular,
represent members in collective negotiations and
labour disputes before the competent body when so
requested or delegated;
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vote should be registered by the ministry.
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116. Functions of Federations and Confederations

In addition to those matters mentioned under Article
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117. Constitution of Organizations

Trade unions and employers associations shall issue
their own constitutions. The constitutions may include
inter alia the following;
1) name of the organization;
2) address of the head office of the organization;
3) purpose of the organization;
4) date of formation of the organization;
5) emblem of the organization;
6) qualifications for leadership;
7) contribution of its members;
8) financial and property administration of the organization;
9) meeting and election procedures;
10) disciplinary measures; and
11) the conditions for dissolving the organization.
12) Status of the property in case of the dissolution of
the organization
118. Registration of Organizations
1) Every organization shall be registered by the
Ministry in Accordance with this Proclamation;
2) Every organization shall, upon its establishment,
submit to the Ministry for registration the following
documents:
(a) constitution of the organization;
(b) a document containing the names; address and
signatures of its leader;
(c) in the case of a general union, the names of
undertakings where members are working;
(d) where the organization is a federation or a
confederation, the names, address and signatures of their leaders and the member trade
unions or employers associations;
(e) name and emblem of the organization;
3) The Ministry shall, after examining the documents
and ascertaining that they are duly completed, issue
a certificate of registration within fifteen days of
receiving the application. Where the Ministry does
not notify its decision within this period, the
organization shall be deemed registered;
4) An organization which is not registered in accordance with the provisions of this Proclamation may
not perform activities set forth in this Proclamation;
5) A trade union or employers association registered
by the Ministry in accordance with this Proclamation
shall have legal persJnality and in particular, have the
capacity to undertake the following activities;
(a) to enter into contract;
(b) to sue and be sued;

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attainment of its purposes.

119. Refusal to Register

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The Ministry may refuse to register an organization for
anyone of the following reasons.
1) Where the organization does not fulfil the
requirements laid down in this Proclamation,
regulations and directives issued in accordance
with this Proclamation;
2) where the objectives and the constitution of the
organization are illegal;
3) where the name of the organization is similar to
another organization established prior to it or so
closely similar as to confus~ its members and the
general public in any manner; or
4) where one or more than one of those elected as
leaders of the organization have been convicted and
punished, within the late ten years, of serious,
nonpolitical offences and the organization is not
willing to substitute .them by others.
120. Cancellation of Registration
1) The Ministry may apply to the competent court to
cancel the certificate of registration of an organization, on anyone of the following grounds:
(a) where the certificate of registration is obtained
by fraud or mistake or deceit;
(b) where anyone of the objectives or constitution

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9f the organization is found to be illegal under

this Proclamation and the organization is not
willing to remedy or correct the illegal
provisions or conditions, or
(c) where the organization is found to have
engaged in activities which are prohibited
under this Proclamation or performed acts
which are contrary to its purposes and constitution and it is not willing to cease or remedy
or eleiminate them.
2) The Ministry may upon request by an organization
ensure that the organization is dissolved in such
manner as it thinks appropriate.
121. Notice to Cancel Registration organization
1) The " Ministry shall before applying for the cancellation of theregistration of an organization in
accordance with sub-article 1 of Article 120, give to
the concerned organization <:memonth prior notice
specifying the reasons for the cancellation and the
opportunity to oppose it. The Ministry may not
specify any reason other than those enumerated in
sub-article 1 of Article 120.
2) Where the one month period of notice provided for
in sub-article (1) of this Article has expired and the
organization dose not oppose the notice or the
opposition is considered groundless by the ministry, the Ministry may apply to the competent court
for th~ cancellation of registration.

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3) without prejudice to sub-article 2 of this Article the

Ministry may suspend the organization to refrain
from the act which is prohibited by the
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1) "Collective agreement" means an agreement concluded in writing between one or more representative of trade uinions and one or more employers
or agents or representatives
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2) "Collective Bargaining" means a negotiation
made. hetween. employers and workers organizations or their representatives concerning
conditions of work or collective agreement or the
renewal and modifications of the collective
agreement.

2) Employer or employer's associations shall have the

right to bargain a collective agreement with their
workers organized in a trade union.

126. Representation

1) The following shall have the right to represent

workers during collective bargaining.
(a) Where there is a trade union, the leaders of the
union who are empowered to represent the
workers during collective bargaining.
(b) where there is ageneral trade union, the leaders
of the union, who are authorized in accordance
with the constitution of the union.
2) The person who represent the employer shall be the
concerned employer or employers or those who are
deligated by more than one employers associations.

127. Advisors
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Proclamation, the following may inter alia, be determined by collective agreement:
1) matters left by the provisions of this Proclamation
or other laws to be regulated by collective
agreement;
2) the conditions for protection of occupational safety
and health and the manner of improving social
serVIces;
3) workers' participation, particularly, in matters
regarding promotion, wages, transfer, reduction
and dicipline;
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rules and griveance procedures;
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A party wishing to conclude a collective bargaining

may request the other party in writing. It shall also
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The requested party shall within 10 days of
receiving the request, appear for collective bargammg.
The parties shall before commencing collective
bargaining draw up the rules of procedure.
each party shall have the duty to bargain in good
faith.
Issues on which the parties could not reach
agreement by negotiations in good faith shall be
submitted to the competent labour disputes settlement tribunal.
Parties to a collective agreement that is enforce
shall decide to amend or replace their collective
agreement with in 3 months before the validity date
expires. Each Party, after having decided to amend
or replace the collective agreement, shall finalize it
within 3 months as of the date of its expiry. If the
negotiation is not finalized with the said period of
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131. Registration of Collective Agreement

Upon executing a collective agreement, the parties shall
send sufficient copies of the same to the Ministry for
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132, Accession
A collective agreement which has already been signed
and registered may be acceded to by others.

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SECTION TWO
Conditions of Validity of Collective Agreement
133. Duration of Validity of Collective Agreement
1) Any provision of a collective agreement which
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1) The provision of a collective agreement shall be
applicable to all parties covered by it.
2) Where the collective agreement is more favorable
to the workers in similar matters than those
provided for by law, the collective agreement shall
prevail. However, where the law is more
favourable to the workers than the collective
agreement the law shall be applicable.

2)

Where a trade union which is a party to a collective

agreement is dissolved, the collective agreement
shall continue to be valid between the employer and
the workers.
In the case of amalgamation of two or more
undertakings, unless decided otherwise by the
concerned parties:

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Labour Dispute
CHAPTER ONE
General

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undertakings, are equal and they have their own

collective agreements, the one more favorable
in general, shall be applicable.
Where an undertakings is amalgamated or devided,
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mutatis mutandis, apply.

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In this Proclamation:
1) "concilitaion" means the activity conduced by a
private person or persons appointed by the Ministry at the joint request of the parties for the
purpose of bringing the parties together and
seeking to arrange between them voluntary settlement of a labour dispute which their own
efforts alone do not produce;
2) "essential public services undertakings" means
those services rendered by undertakings to the
general public and includes the following:
(a) air transport;
(b) undertakings supplying electric power;
(c) undertakings supplying water and carrying
out city cleaning and sanitation services;
(d) urban bus services;
(e) hospitals, clinics, dispensaries and pharmacles;
(f) fire brigade services; and
(g) telecommunication services;
3) "labour dispute" means any controversy arising
between a worker and an employer or trade union
and employers in respect of the application of
law, collective agreement, work rules, employment contract or customary rules and also
any disagreement arising during collective bargaining or in connection with collective
agreement:
4) "lock-out" means an economic pressure applied
by closing a place of employment in order to
persuade workers to accept certain labour conditions in connection with a labour dispute or to
influence the outcome of the dispute;

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"Strike" means the slow-down of work by any

number of workers in reducing their normal out-put
on their normal rate of work or the temporary
cessation of work by any number of workers acting
in concert in order to persuade their employer to
accept certain labour conditions in connection with
a labour dispute or to influence the outcome of the
dispute.
CHAPTER TWO
Labours Courts

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137. Establishment of Labour Divisions

1) There shall be set up labour divisions, as may be
necessary, at each regional first instance court, each
regional court which hears appeals from regional
first instance courts and at the Central High Court.
2) The Minister shall submit the number of labour
divisions to be established in accordance with SubArticle (1) of this Article to be determined by the
appropriate authority.

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1) The labour division of the regional first instance
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following matters:

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the regional first instance courts in accordance
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objections on question of jurisdiction;
appeals submitted against the refusal of the
registration of an organization by the Ministry
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(d)

appeals submitted by an employer who is

affected by the order of labour inspector in
accordance with Article 180 (1) of this
Proclamation;
(e) appeals submitted against the decision of the
Ministry in accordance with Sub-Article (3)
of Article 20.
(f) request submitted for the cancellation of the
registration of an organization in accordance
with Sub-Article 2 of Article 121.
2. The decision of the court on appeal submitted
under Sub-Article (1) of this Article shall be final.
3. The Regional appelate labour division court shall
make decision within 60 days from the date of the
appeal lodged in accordance to sub-Article 1 of
this Article.
140. The Labour Division of the Federal High court
1) The labour division of the Federal High Court shall
have jurisdiction to hear and decide on appeals
against the decision of the Board on question of law
in accordance with Article 154 of this
Proclamation.
2) The decision of the court under Sub-Article (1) of
this Article shall be final.
CHAPTER THREE

"'P'f':Y' I\.e nO?~I}

Conciliation
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1) When a dispute in respect of matters specified
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under Article 142 is reported to the Ministry by
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either of the disputing parties, it shall assign a
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conciliator to bring about a settlement of the case.

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2) The Ministry may assign conciliators at the
National and when necessary at the Wereda level.
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142. Duties and Responsibilities of the Conciliator
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1) The conciliator appointed by the Ministry shall
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endeavour to bring about a settlement on th'"
p) l1t\.r.OUCDlle; 1\.t\":Y' 'I':t>l/":Y' hCDI}()'} ;:
following, and other similar matters of collective
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labour disputes:
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(a) wages and other benefits;
: O'}.y. 11t\0?<f..en:,. 1.Itc.' l1t\O?&.Cl1n:" ;:
(b) establishment of new conditions of work:
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(c) the conclusion, amendment, duration and
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invalidation of collective agreements:
(d) the interpretation of any provisions of this
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Proclamation, collective agreements or work
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rules;
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(e)
procedure
of employment and promotion of
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workers;
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(f) matters affecting the workers in general and
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the existence of the undertaking;
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(g) claims related to measures taken by the
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employer regarding promotion, transfer and
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training.
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(h) claims relating to the reduction of workers.
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2. The conciliator shall endeavour to brring about a
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settlement by all reasonable means as may seem
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appropriate to that end.
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3. whenever the concilator fails to settle a labour
dispute within 30 days, he shall report'with detailed
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reason thereof to the ministry and shall serve the
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copy to the parties involved. Any party involved
(li) n&.J.'.A(u)
other than those indicated under Sub-Article (1) (a)
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of this Article may submit the matter to Labour
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Board. If the dispute as per subArticle 1 (a)
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of
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Article
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cribed
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Article
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adhoc Board,

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1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 141 of
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this Proclamation parties to a dispute may agree ~o
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submit their case to arbitrators or conciliators, other
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than the Minister for settlement in accordance with
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144. Establishment of the Board

1) One or more permanent Labour Relations Boards
(here in after referred as permanent Board) may be
established in Regional Government.
2) The adhoc labour Relation Board (here in after
referred as adhoc Board) may be established to hear
. and decide disputes that may arise on matters
.

3)

specified in sub-article l(a) of Article 142 at

undertakings referred to Article 136(2) of this
proclamation.
Each permanent or adhoc Board shall be under the
local authority responsible for the implementation
of labour laws.

145. Composition of the Permanent or adhoc Board

1) The Board shall consist of a chairman, two
qualified members who have the knowledge and
skill on labour relation, appointed by the Minister,
four members of whom two represent the trade
unions and two represent employer's associations,
and two alternate members one from the workers
side and one from the employers side.
2) Employers representatives shall be appointed from
the most representative of employers associations
and workers representatives shall be appointed
from the most representative of trade unions.
3) The Minister shall assign a secretary and such other

necessary staff to the Board.

.
4) Members and alternate members'of the Board shall
serve on part time basis without remuneration,
provided, however, that the Minister may fix
standard fees for attendances at meetings of the
Board.
5) Members and altenate members of the Board shall
be appointed for a term of three (3) years; provided,
however, that in making the initial appointments,
the terms of one, two and three years, respectively,
shall be speicified so that in each subsequent year
the terms of not more than one-third (1/3) of the
members and altenate members then serving shall
expire in anyone calendar year.
6) The Minister shall dismiss a member in case of
negligence of duty or meifeasance in office and
shall arrange for the appointment of a substitute for
the remaining, unexpired term.

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146. Meeting procedure of the permanent and the adhoc

Board
1) In the absence of the Chairman another member of
the Board designated by him as Acting Chairman,
shall preside over the meetings of the Board. Where
no such member is designated, the member of the
Board with the greatest seniority shall serve as
Acting Chairman.
2) In the absence Qf a member at any meeting of the
board, the Chairman may designate an alternate
member to replace the absent member at such
meetings. An alternate members so designated
shall be deemed a member for the meeting for
which he is designated.
3) Four members of tl)e Board shall constitute a
quorum at any meet(ngs provided, however, that a
minimum of one member representing workers and
one member representing employers shall be
present.
4) Decision of the Board shall be taken by a majority
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members present.
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6) Minutes of meetings after approval by the Board,
shall be certified by the secretary and shall thereafj;f~:t.
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147. Powerofthe permanent and the adhoc Board

1) The permanent Board shall have the following
power:
(a) to hear labour disputes on matters specified in
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persons appearing before the Board and ex;J16fiJ. :"A fooooCOOC ;
amine any such persons upon such oath or
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orders and decisions,
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the premises or the undertaking shall be given
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reasonable advance notice before any entry in
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148. Rules of Procedure

The pennanent or the adhoc Board shall issue its own
rules of evidence and procedure.

149. Hearings of cases

1) Before giving decisions, the permanent or the
adhoc Board shaH notify the parties involved and
afford them an opportunity to be heard. At least
three (3) days advance notice of hearing shall be
given to the parties and the notice shall contain in
the date, hour and place of hearing.
2) If any of the parties or any other person properly
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150. Consideration of Matters

1) The pennanent or the adhoc Board shall endeavour
to settle by agreement Labour disputes submitted to
it, and to this end it shall employ and make use of all
such means of conciliation, as it deems appropriate.
2) The Board may inappropriate circumstances consider not only the interest of the parties immediately
concerned but also the interest of the community of
which they are apart and may in such circumstances
gr-ant a motion to intervene by the government as
.
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amICUScunae.
3) In reaching any decision, the Board shall take into
account the substantial merits of the case, and need
not follow strictly the principles of subtantive law
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1) The pelmanent or the adhoc Board shall give
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made in writing and signed by the Board members
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date of decision.

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the contract of employment between the employer
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questions of law, within thirty (30) days after the
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proceeding or hearing in any manner degrades,
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or any of its member in the discharge of their duties,
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shall be punishable with simple imprisonment not
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Article 442 of the Penal Code, and viloations
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Strike and Lock-out

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1) Workers have the right to strike to protect their
interest i' the manner prescribed in this
Proclamation.
2) Employers have the right to lock-out in the
manner prescribed in this Proclamation.
3) The provisions of Sub-Articles 1 and 2 of this
Article shall not apply to workers and employers
of undertakings referred to in Article 136 (2) of
this Proclamation.

158.

Conditions to be fulfi1ed

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Minister an annual report of its activities.

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160.

Before initiating a strike or lock-out partially or wholly

the following steps shall be taken:
1) Unless otherwise provided in this Proclamation,
the party initiating a strike or lock-out shall give
advance notice to the other concerned party
indicating its reasons for taking the said action;
2) Both parties should make all efforts to solve and
settle their labour dispute through conciliation;
3) The strike to be taken by the workers should be
supported by a majority of the workers concerned
in a meeting in which at least 2/3rdof the members
of the trade union were present.
4) Measures should be taken to ensure the observance, by employers and workers, of safety
regulations and accident prevention procedures in
the undertaking.
Procedure for Notice
1) The notice under Article 158 (1) shall be given by
the party initiating a strike or lock-out to the other
concerned party and to the representative of the
Ministry in the region or the concerned government office.
2) The notice specified in Sub-Article (1) shall be
served 10 days in advance of taking action.
Prohibited Actions
1) Without Prejudice to the provision of Sub-Article
(1) of Article 159, a strike or lock-out initiated
after a dispute has been referred to the Board or to
the court and 30 days have not elapsed before any
order or decision is given by the Board or the
prescribed period has elapsed before the court
gives decisions is unlawful;
2) It shall be unlawful to refuse to obey, or to take or
continue to strike or to lock-out against or in
conflict with the final order or decision of the
Board or of the court disposing in whole or in part
of labour dispute proceedings or to delay
unwarrantedly in obeying such Board or court
order or decisions; provided, however, that the
strike or lock-out initiated, which is not against or
in conflict with any such order or decision, but
seeks to compel compliances therewith, shall not
be deemed illegal or prohibited.
3) It is prohibited to accompany strike or lock-Dut
with violence, threats of physical force or with
any act which is clearly and officially unlawful.

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CHAPTER SIX
Fees

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1) No court fees shall be charged in respect of cases
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PART TEN
Period of Limitation and Priority of Claims
CHAPTER ONE
Period of Limitation

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162. Limitation
1) Unless a specific time limit is provided otherwise in
this Proclamation or other relevant law, an action
arising from an employment relationship shall be
barred by limitation after one year from the date on
which the claim becomes enforceable.
2) Any claim to be reinstated by a worker arising from
the unlawful termination of a contract of employment shall be barred after three months from
the date of the termination of the contract of
employment.
3) Claims by a worker for payment of wages, overtime
and other payments shall be barred after six months
from the date it become due.
4) Any claims by a worker or employer for any kind of
payment shall be barred by limitation unless an
action is brought within six months from the date of
termination of the contract of employment.
5) The relevant law shall be applicable to the period of
limitation which is ilot provided for in this
Proclamation.
163. Calculation of Period of Limitation
1) Unless otherwise specifically provided for in this
Proclamation, the period of limitation shall begin to
run from the day following the day when the right
may be exercised.
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2) Whenever the last day of a period of limitation falls
on a day other than a working day, it shall expire on
the next working day.
164. Interruption of A Period of Limitation.
A Period of limitation shall be interrupted by
1) any action taken before an authority responsible for
the determination of labour disputes until a final
decision is given.
2) any action taken before the competent authority
responsible for the enforcement and application of
this proclamation until a final decision is given in
writing.
3) the express recognition of the other party's right
provided, however, that a period of limitation
interrupted on such ground may not be interrupted
for more than three times in the aggregate.
165. Waiver of Limitation
Any party may waive this right to raise as a defence a
period of limitation after its expiry, provided, however,
that, a waiver of such right made before the date of
expiry of the period of limitation shall have no effect.

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166. Discretion of the Competent Authority

1) The authority responsible for the determination of
labour disputes may accept an action after the
expiry of a period of limitation if it ascertains that
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exist, it shall not be accepted.
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2)
Without affecting the generality of the provisions
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of Sub-Article (1) of this Article, the following
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call
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CHAPTER TWO
Priority
of Claims
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167. Priority Over Other Debts

Any claim of payment of a worker arIsmg from
emrJloyment relationship shall have priority over other
payments or debts.

168. Procedure of Payment of Claims

1) In the event that the undertaking is liquidated,
execution officers or other persons authorized by
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law or the court to execute such liquidation shall
have the duty to pay the claims referred to in Article
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167 within thirty days following the decision of the.
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2) Where the said claims are not met within the time
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limit set forth in Sub-Article (1) of this Article due
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to lack of funds, they shall be paid as soon as the
necessary funds are available.
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169. Lien of HOme Workers
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where the under taking is liquadaied or cease to operate
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Home workers may exercise a lien on goods in their
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possession that they have produced for a employer and
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such lien shall be of equal rank to their claims. Such
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measure shall be deemed an action taken to enforce the
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PART ELEVEN
Enforcement of Labour Law
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170. Power of the Minister

1) The Minister may issue directives necessary for the
implementation of this Proclamation. He may in
particular, issue directives on the following:
(a) occupational safety, health and the protection
of working environment;
(b) standards of working conditions;
(c) classification of hazardous jobs;
(d) in consultation with the concerned organs,
type of works which are particularly arduous
or dangerous to the health and to the
reproductive systems of women workers;
(e) types of works which requires work permits
for foreigners and in general, the manner of
giving work permits;
(f) employment of Ethiopian nationals outside of
Ethiopia;
(g) in consultation with the concerned organs,
types of occupations and works in which
apprenticeship need to be given;

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procedure for the registration of job-seekers

and vacancies;
(k) procedure for the reduction of work force;
(1) undertakings required to have insurance
coverage for the payment of employment
injury benefit.
2) The Minister shall organize, co-ordinate, followup and execute the labour administration system
by establishing an Employment Service, a Labour
Inspection Service and also a permanent Advisory
Board which consists members from the Government, employers associations and trade unions.

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(i) theoretical and practical aspects of appren-

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accordance with Sub-Article (2) of Article 170 which

shall study and examine matters concerning employment service, working conditions, the safety and
health of workers, the labour laws in general and give
advisory opinion to the Minister. Its duties and
responsibilities shall be determined in the directives to
be issued by the Minister.
SECTION ONE
Employment Service

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172. Employment Service

. Employment services shall include the following;
1) assist persons who are able and willing to work to
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obtain employment;
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2) assist employer in the recruitment of suitable
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4) determine the. manner in which Ethiopian
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nationals are employed outside of Ethiopia;
5) Co-operate with the concerned offices and orf!' J\.:"f-k!eD-!1
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ganizations, in the preparation of training
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programmes;
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6) undertake studies concerning the employed and
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duct studies relating to the manner of improving
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distribute
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173. Employment Exchange

Employment Labour exchange shall include the
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following:
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1) registration of job-seekers and vacancies;
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2) selection from among the registered job-seekers
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pose by the Minister, of job seekers who have
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presenting the necessary documents.
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given to him by the Ministry.
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a specific type of work for three years and shall be
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renewed every year. However, the Ministry may
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vary the three years limit as required.
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not required for the work, the work permit may be

cancelled,
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charge service charge for the issuance, renewal or
replacement of work permit.

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An Ethiopian national may be employed outside of

Ethiopia where the Ministry has obtained adequate
assurances that his rights and dignity shall be respected
in the country of employment.

176. Prohibition.
No person or entity shall perform employment exchange activities for consideration.
SECTION TWO
Labour Inspection Service

177. Labour Inspection Service

Labour Inspection service shall include the following
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with this Proclamation

and other laws

regarding working conditions, occupational safety,

health and working environment;
prepare the list of occupational dieases and
schedules of degrees of disablement;
classify dangerous trades or undertakings;
conduct studies, and compile statistical data
relating to working conditions;
prepare training programmes concerning the
prevention of employment injuries;
supervise and ensure that where undertakings are
constructed, expanded, renovated or their appliances installed, they are not dangerous to the safety
and health of workers;
take administrative measures in order to implement
this Proclamation and regulations and directives
issued in accordance with this Proclamation;
to seek in the courts or in the authorities responsible
for determining labour disputes appropriate
measures for the enforcement of the provisions of
this Proclamation and of such sanctions as may be
required by its decision rendered in the course of its
lawful activities.

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1)

The Minister shall assign Labour Inspectors who

are authorized to carry out the responsibilities of
follow-up and supervision of the inspection
service.
2) The Labour Inspectors shall have an identity card
issued by the Minister bearing the official seal.
3) The Labour Inspectors shall have the power to
enter, during any working hours without prior
notice, any work place which they may think
necessary to inspect in order to examine, test or
enquire to asscertain observation of the provisions
of Article 177. In particular;
(a) to question any person alone or in the presence
of witnesses;
(b) to check, copy or extract any paper, file or
other documents;
(c) to ensure that the relevant notices are affixed at
the appropriate place of work.
(d) to take any sample of any matter in a work
place and to test it to ensure that it does not
cause injury to workers;
(e) to take photograph of any worker, and
measure draw or test buildings, rooms, factories, car tools, goods and copy and registered
document in order to ensure the safety and
health of workers;
4) Where a sample is taken in accordance with SubArticle (3)(d) of this Article, the employer shall be
informed in advance, the manager or his representative and shall have the right to be present.
179. Measures to be taken by Labour Inspection
1)

Where the Labour Inspector observes that there is

on or in the premises, plant, installations,
machinery, equipment or material of any undertaking or in the working methods being followed
therein any conditions which constitute a threat to
the health, safety or welfare of the workers of such
undertaking, shall intruct the employer to correct
such condition within a given period of time.
2) Upon failure of the employer to take such steps
within the given time after receiving instructions in
accordance with Sub-Article (1) of this Article, the
Labour Inspector shall issue to the employer an
order requiring;
(a) that alteration in existing conditions which
may be necessarry to remove the threat to the
health, safety or well-being of the workers be
completed within a stated period of time;
(b) that any measures which may be necessary too
prevent imminent danger to the safety or
health of the workers to be taken immediately.
3. Where the Labour Inspector is in doubt about the
technical or legal danger of any particular case, he
shall report thereon to the minister requesting that
appropriate decision be given and orders issued
accordingly.

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180. ApeaJ
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1) Where the employer is dissatisfied with the order
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given in accordance with Sub-Articles (1) and (2)
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responsible to determine labour disputes court
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within five working days, provided, however that
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there shall not be a stay of execution where the
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order is given to avert an imminent danger pursuant
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to Article 179 (2)(b).
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dance with Sub-Article (1) of this Article shall be
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final. Where the employer does not appeal within
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the time limit, the decision shall be executed by the
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181. Restriction on the Functions of Labour Inspectors

1) The Labour Inspectors shall perform their functions diligently and impartially. They shall take into
account any reasonable suggestions given to them
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during or after he left his employment, reveal to any
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other person any secrets of manufacturing, com'IF&-tl~f\o'f"}9''i1mC(lH.tJF&-I\f,ltt\m,l'.9''
mercial or other working processes which may
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come to his attention in the course of performing
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his duties under this Proclamation.
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the sources of any complaint brought to his
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attention concerning a defect or breach of legal
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provision
and, in particular, he shall not make any
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intimations to any employer or his representative
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that his inspection visit was made in response to a
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performance of his duties.
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which he is an owner or in which he has an interest.
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or involvement in labour disputes and collective
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bargaining as a conciliator or an arbitrator.

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The following acts shall be deemed to constitute

obstruction of the Labour Inspector in the performance
of his duties:
1) preventing the Labour Inspector from entering a
work place or from staying in the premises;
2) refusing to let the inspector examine records or
documents necessary for his functions;
3) concealing data relating to employment accidents
and the circumstance in which they occur.
4) any other act or omission that delays or interferes
with the exercise of the Labour Inspector's function.

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PART TWELVE
Penalty and Transitory Provisions
CHAPTER ONE
Penalty Provisions
183. General
Unless the provisions of the Penal Code provide more
severe penalties, the penalties laid down in this Chapter
shall be applicable.

184. Offences by an Employer

1) An Employer who:
(a) causes workers to work beyond the maximum
working hours set forth in this Proclamation or
contravenes in any manner the provision
relating to working hours;
(b) infringes the provisions of this Proclamation
regulating weekly rest days, public holidays,
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Proclamation; shall be liable to a fine not
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exceeding Birr 500 (Birr five hundred)
2)
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(b) Fails to keep records required by this
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accordance with this Proclamation.
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Proclamation; or
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to Article 26(2) of this Proclamation;
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shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Birr
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1200 (Birr one thousand and two hundreds).
185. Common Offences
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an employer or a trade union which:
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1) violates regulations and directives issued in accor!?,"f i1/\IPt-+C;: 1.'"I,}~:" f+1.~11':"'}
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dance with this Proclamation relating to the safety
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of workers and commit and act which expose the
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life and health of a worker to a serious danger or
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does not give special protection to women workers
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and young workers' as provided for in Labour
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Inspectors in accordance with this Proclamation or
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of the provision other laws;or
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5) gives intentionally false information and exhlP~ fDf,9" flPt-+C;: O'/'"IOC hi1h j;n.lf (h,}f.'
planations to the competent authorities;
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thousand and two hundred) or where the offence is
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committed by a worker or the representative of the
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employer, a fine not exceeding Birr 300 (three
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186. Violations of the Provisions of this Proclamation

The Labour Inspector may submit cases involving
offences committed in violation of the provisions of this
Proclamation or regulations and directives issued hereunder to the authorities competent to determine labour
disputes under Part Nine of this Proclamation.

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187. Period of Limitation

No criminal proceedings of any kind referred to in this
Proclamation shall be instituted where one year has
elapsed from the date on which the offence was
committed.
CHAPTER TWO
Transitory Provisions
188. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 190 of this
Proclamation, and before entering into force of this
Proclamation;

1) directives issued in accordance with proclamation

No. 42/1993 shall remain enforce, in so far as they
are not inconsistent with this Proclamation.
2) collective agreements concluded in accordance
with Proclamation No. 42/1993 shall be deemed
concluded in accordance with this Proclamation
hence this Proclamation shall be applicable.
3) Trade unions and Employers Association established inaccordance with prolcamation 42/1993
shall be decemed established in accordance with
this proclamation.
4) Labour disputes pending before any authority
competent to settle labour dispute prior to the
coming into force of this proclamation shall be
settled in accordance with the law and procedure
which were enforce before this proclamation came
into force.
189. Detennination of Degree of Disablement
Until the schedule determining the degree of
disablement is issued pursuant to Article 102 (1) of this
Proclamation the medical board shall continue its
functions as usual.
190. RepeaJedLaws
1) The Labour Proclamation No. 42/1993 (as amended) is here by repled.
2. No laws, regulations, directives and decisions shall,
in so far as it is inconsistent with this Proclamation,
have force and effect in respect of matters provided
for in this Proclamation.
191. Effective Date
This Proclamation shall enter into force on the date of its
publication in Federal Negarit Cazete.
Donate Addis Ababa this 26thday of February 2004
GIRMA WOLDE GIORGIS
PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETIllOPIA

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