Tanzania is a country in eastern Africa, bordered by Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, is located in Tanzania.

The country’s population is composed of about 120 ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. Tanzania does not have an official language, but about 10% of Tanzanians speak Swahili as their first language, and almost 90% speak it as a second language.

The minimum wage in Tanzania varies by industry, with an average of TZS 420,000 per month. A standard workweek is 45 hours at 9 hours per day.

Overtime work must be agreed upon between the employee and employer, with the total number of hours worked in a day not exceeding 12 hours. Overtime work is also limited to 50 hours in a 4-week period, paid at between 150%-200% of the regular rate.

Parental Leave

Pregnant employees are entitled to 84 days of paid maternity leave, while fathers are entitled to 3 days of paid paternity leave within the first 7 days of the child being born.

Sick Leave

Employees in Tanzania are entitled to 126 days of paid sick leave within a 1.5 year span. The first 63 days are paid at 100% of the regular salary and the rest is paid at 50% of the regular salary.

Paid Leave

Tanzania has 15 public holidays, and employees are entitled to 28 days of paid time off each year (after working 6 months at a company).

Process

In Tanzania, terminations must be done with just cause, and written notice has to be provided including the reason and termination date.

Notice Period

At least 7 days of notice is mandatory in Tanzania, and usually can be up to 28 days of notice. Payment can also be given in lieu of notice.

Severance Pay

Employees must have worked at a company for at least 1 year to receive severance pay, which is usually equal to 7 days of pay for every year of employment (capped at 10 years).

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