Notice period calculator Ethiopia
An employer who ends a contract of indefinite duration has to give written notice. How long depends on the worker's years of service. Enter the service to see the notice due.
How it's calculated
- Service of up to one year, after probation: 1 month.
- More than one and up to nine years: 2 months. More than nine years: 3 months.
- A reduction of workforce always needs 2 months.
- Probation can last up to 60 days, counted in working days. During probation the employer can end the contract without notice if the worker proves unfit, and the worker can leave without notice.
An example
A worker with three years of service is owed two months of notice.
Frequently asked questions
When does the notice period start?
From the first working day after the day notice is properly given.
Do I keep working during the notice period?
Yes. The rights and duties of both sides under the contract stay in force until the notice ends.
Does this apply to fixed term contracts?
No. For a contract for a definite period or piece work, the notice is the one the parties agreed.
Key terms
- Notice
- Written warning, given in advance, that the contract will end.
- Probation
- A trial period agreed in writing at the start of employment.
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