Ethiopian Termination Entitlements

Summary

Abera, employed since 2009, was terminated in 2017. Under Ethiopian labor law, he may be entitled to severance pay, compensation for unused leave, and possibly compensation for unfair dismissal if due process was not followed. Severance pay includes 30 days wages for the first year and half of 30 days wages for each additional year of service. Unused annual leave must be compensated. If Aberas dismissal lacked valid reasons or proper procedures, it could be deemed unfair, potentially entitling him to further compensation.

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Severance Pay
- Service Period: Abera worked for 8 years.
- * to 10 years of service: Abera is entitled to 30 days' wages for the first year.
- For each additional year (7 years), he is entitled to half of 30 days' wages per year.
Unused Annual Leave
- Employers must compensate for any accrued but unused leave.
Compensation for Unfair Dismissal
- If Abera's dismissal is deemed unfair, he may be entitled to additional compensation. This would be assessed by the Labor Court.
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how is aberas dismissal unfair
In Ethiopia, a dismissal might be considered unfair if it does not follow due process or if there is no valid reason for the termination. For Abera's case:
- If his lack of attendance was due to valid reasons (e.g., medical issues) and the employer did not follow proper disciplinary procedures, it could be deemed unfair.
- Proper notice and an opportunity to defend himself must be given before termination.
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