Tanzania Case Law

yoktani gerald nyondwi vs arab contractors elswedy electric 2022 tzhcld 1001 25 april 2022

Court

TANZLII

The applicant was still a probationary employee at the time of termination, as there is no automatic confirmation after probation expiry. The termination for assault was justified and followed proper procedure under the law. The mediator was correct to dismiss the applicant's claim.

Source excerpt

• Probationary employment
• Termination for misconduct
• Breach of contract
• Confirmation of employment
• Procedural fairness

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janeth senga vs communication and transport workers union of tanzania 2020 tzhcld 435 27 october 2020

Court

TANZLII

The High Court upheld a labour arbitrator’s award, holding that an agreement for terminal benefits was unenforceable because it was based on a mistake of fact.

• Termination for misconduct
• Enforceability of employment agreements
• Right to be heard
• Mistake in contract
• Labour-law
• Contract-law

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