Rest Period in Ethiopian Employment Law
Introduction Rest periods are a cornerstone of modern labor law, serving as vital safeguards for employee health, safety, and overall […]
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Overtime Work and Calculation of Payment in Ethiopian Employment Law
Introduction Overtime work, defined as any work performed beyond the regular working hours established by law or collective agreement, stands
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Working Hours In Ethiopian Employment Law
When the International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded in 1919, providing an immediate solution to the rampant problem of unlimited
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CASSATION CASE NO. 139969: Notification in Guarantee Bonds
Date: March 25, 2010 Applicant: Wereilu Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institute Respondent: Neb Insurance Company Case Summary This
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CASSATION CASE NO. 106994: Liability in Advance Payment Guarantee
Date: August 24, 2009 Applicant: National Ethiopian Insurance Company (NEIC) Respondents: Amhara National Regional State et al (8 Respondents) The
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Cassation Case No. 116714 – Legal Effect of Utilization of Funds in Advance Payment Guarantee
Date: 20/11/2009 Applicant: Nile Insurance S.C. Respondent: Tigray Regional State Construction and Road Transport Office Background: This case, originating in
Cassation Case No. 250285
Ethiopia: Cassation Court Rejects Sua Sponte Reclassification of Charges in Infanticide Case
Explore Cassation Case No. 250285, where Ethiopia’s highest court ruled on the proper procedure for criminal charges. The case involved a mother accused of infanticide. The Cassation Court found fundamental legal error in lower courts sua sponte reclassifying the charge from Article 544/1 (infanticide during labor pains) to 544/2 (homicide), thereby declining jurisdiction without hearing the prosecution’s evidence or the defendant’s plea. The ruling underscores the prosecutor’s authority, the court’s impartiality, and the defendant’s right to presumption of innocence and defense.
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Resignation and Constructive Dismissal: Employee-Initiated Departures in Ethiopian Labor Law
This blog post examines legal interpretations of employee resignations, distinguishing voluntary departures from constructive dismissals and unlawful terminations. It analyzes pivotal case studies, employer obligations, and employee rights concerning cessation of employment relationships.
Federal Supreme Court Sentencing Guideline No. 3-2017
Explore Ethiopia’s Federal Supreme Court Sentencing Guideline No. 3-2017. Learn how it standardizes criminal penalties, balances judicial independence with public trust, and addresses military and ungraded offenses. Discover its tiered framework, aggravating/mitigating factors, and impact on various crimes
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Overview of Ethiopia Excise Stamp Management Directive No. 1004-2024
I. Introduction The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance has introduced Directive No. 1004-2024, establishing a new excise stamp management system. This
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