LABOUR LAW
Labour Law general can be define as the branch of law which governing/regulates industrial relations (Employers and Employees). The relationship between the employer and employee in Tanzania is regulated by the various laws and case law. A complex set of rights and obligations with sources in contract, the common law, custom and practice, legislation, collective bargaining, and unfair labour practice jurisdiction, ensures equity for both parties. The United Republic of Tanzania's Parliament officially codified the labour laws in 2004. When the rights and obligations of parties to a contract of service are subject to adjudication before the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA), so any authority with a labour mandate is required to review a variety of sources of labour laws in Tanzania such: -
The Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977 (Cap. 2 as amended from time to time) Principal Legislation The Employment and Labour Relations Act, [Cap. 366 R.E. 2019].
The Labour Institutions Act, [Cap. 300 R.E. 2019].
The Workers Compensation Act, [Cap. 263 R.E. 2015].
The Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act No. 5 of 2003.
Subsidiary Legislatio The Employment and Labour Relations (Code of Good Practice) Rules, G.N. No. 42 of 2007.
The Employment and Labour Relations (General) Regulations, G.N. No. 47 of 2017.
The Workers’ Compensation Regulations, G.N. No. 185 of 2016.
We offer a comprehensive range of professional services to our clients for both individual and corporate. The services we provide may be broadly categorized as:
Labour litigation.
Advice on procedure and laws governing Employment.
Advice on dealing with Employee in case of misconduct at work place.
Appearing and represent our clients Companies in case the dispute is preferred by employee before CMA/DHU.
Work closely with our client HR department in order to guide them on how to deal with employee properly accordance with laws of the country.
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