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Notice period calculator Tanzania

Notice of termination must be in writing and give the reasons and the date. Choose how you are employed to see the minimum.

Your employer can pay you instead of letting you work the notice period.

How it's calculated

In the first month of employment the notice is at least 7 days.
After that it is 4 days if you are employed daily or weekly, and 28 days if you are employed monthly.
An agreement can set a longer period, as long as it is the same for both sides.

An example

On a monthly wage of TSh 1,000,000, the notice is 28 days, or TSh 1,000,000 in lieu.

Frequently asked questions

Can notice be given during my leave?

No. Notice cannot be given during leave or run at the same time as it.

Can my employer pay me instead?

Yes. The employer can pay what you would have earned during the notice period.

What if I refuse to work my notice?

Your employer can deduct what you would have earned in that period from the money due to you.

Key terms

Pay in lieu of notice: Money paid instead of working the notice period.

The same calculation in other countries

Up-to-date official data

Data checked against the official source on 17 October 2026.

We check the official sources automatically, every day.

Government Gazette (Laws.Africa commons)Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2004 (Act No. 6 of 2004), section 41(1)(a)

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