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The employment contract in Ethiopia must be in Amharic, the official language, or a language understood by the employee. It should detail the terms and conditions of employment, including:
If a probationary period is agreed upon, it must be documented in writing and cannot surpass 60 working days from the start of employment.
Normal working hours are capped at eight hours per day or 48 hours per week.
Overtime rates are:
There is no national minimum wage in Ethiopia, however for the public sector there is a recommended 420 ETB per month.
While there is no legal requirement to provide a 13th salary bonus, annual bonuses are common in Ethiopia.
Income tax in Ethiopia follows a progressive structure, as follows:
The public pension in Ethiopia is funded by the pension fund, with the employer contributing 11%. Private organization employees with at least 10 years of service receive retirement benefits for life upon reaching retirement age if their employment contract is terminated.
Employers in Ethiopia can terminate employment contracts for reasons related to business, personal issues, or misconduct. Written notice specifying the reason for termination is required in such cases.
The notice period in Ethiopia varies based on the employee's tenure:
Severance pay in Ethiopia is determined by the employee's tenure:
There are 13 days of public holidays.
Statutory benefits include social security benefits such as: