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United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2004 (No. 6 of 2004) [CAP. 366 R.E. 2019]. - Adoption: 2019-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2004-06-04 | TZA-2004-L-68319 The Act was revised in 2019 and includes amendments up to 30th November, 2019.
PART I: Preliminary provisions
PART II: Fundamental rights and protections
Sub-Part A – Child Labour
Sub-Part B – Forced Labour
Sub-Part C - Discrimination
Sub-Part D – Freedom of Association
PART III: Employment standards
Sub-Part A– Preliminary
Sub-Part B – Hours of Work
Sub-Part C - Remuneration
Sub-Part D - Leave
Sub-Part E–Unfair Termination of Employment
Sub-Part F- Other Incidents of Termination
PART IV: Trade unions, employer associations and federations
PART V: Organization rights
PART VI: Collective bargaining
PART VII: Strikes and lockouts
PART VIII: Dispute resolution
Sub-Part A – Mediation
Sub-Part B – Arbitration
Sub-Part C. Adjudication
Sub-Part D – Dispute Procedures in Collective Agreements
PART IX: General provisions
SCHEDULES
First Schedule - Table of calculation of comparable wage rates
Second Schedule - Repeal of laws
Third Schedule - Savings and transitional provisions
Repeals the following Acts:
- Employment Ordinance (Cap. 366)
- Regulation of Wages and Terms of Employment Ordinance (Cap 300)
- Wages and Salaries (General Revision) Act, 1974 (Act No. 22 of 1974)
- Trade Union Act, 1998 (Act No. 10 of 1998)
- Security of Employment Act (Cap. 574)
- Severance Allowances Act (Cap. 487)
- Industrial Court of Tanzania Act, 1967 (Act No. 41 of 1967)
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Labour Institutions Act (No. 7 of 2004) [CAP. 300 R.E. 2019]. - Adoption: 2019-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2004-06-04 | TZA-2004-L-68356 The Revised Edition 2019 includes all amendments of the Act up to 30 November 2019 and replaces the original 2004 test. The Act provides for the establishment of the Labour, Economic and Social Council, the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration, the Essential Services Committee, wage boards, labour administration and inspection, and the Labour Court.
PART I - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
PART II - LABOUR, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
PART III - COMMISSION FOR MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION
PART IV - ESSENTIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
PART V - WAGE BOARDS
PART VI - LABOUR ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION
PART VII - LABOUR COURT
PART VIII - GENERAL
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
The Labour Institutions (Mediation and Arbitration) Rules 2007 (GN No. 64 of 2007). Adoption: 2007-03-09 | TZA-2007-M-76279 Part I - Preliminary Provisions
Part II - Service and Filing of Documents
Part III - Mediation
Part IV - Combined Mediation and Arbitration Proceedings
Part V - Arbitration
Part VI - Rules that Apply to Mediation, Arbitration and Combined Proceedings
Part VII - Applications
Part VIII - Miscellaneous Provisions
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
The Labour Institutions Act (Code of Conduct for Mediators and Arbitrators) Rules, 2007 (GN No. 66 of 2007). Adoption: 2007-03-09 | TZA-2007-M-76281 Sets out the code of conduct for arbitrators, including with respect to conflict of interests, disclosure, conduct of hearings, confidentiality, jurisdiction, mediation, fees and expenses and violation of the Rules.
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
The Labour Institutions (Mediation and Arbitration Guidelines) Rules, 2007 (GN No. 67 of 2007). Adoption: 2007-03-09 | TZA-2007-M-76282 Part I - Preliminary Provisions
Part II - Mediation
Part III - Arbitration
Part IV - Mediation During Arbitration and a Combined Mediation Arbitration Process
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Labour Relations Act 2005 (Act No. 1 of 2005). - Adoption: 2005-01-23 | Date of entry into force: 2005-03-05 | TZA-2005-L-75284 Provides for the regulation of labour relations and dispute resolution between employers and workers.
Part I: Preliminary provisions;
Part II: Fundamental rights;
Part III: Registration;
Part IV: Constitution and governance;
Part V: Property, funds and accounts;
Part VI: Organizational rights;
Part VII: Collective bargaining and collective agreements;
Part VIII: Labour disputes;
Part IX: Dispute prevention and resolution;
Part X: The Zanzibar Industrial Court; and
Part XI: Miscellaneous.
Repeals the Trade Unions Act (No. 4 of 2001) and the Industrial Court Act (No. 2 of 1994).
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002 (No. 24 of 2002). - Adoption: 2002-12-14 | TZA-2002-L-64437 Provides for registration of non-governmental organisations so as to coordinate and regulate their activities. Divided into 7 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 provides for administration and coordination of non-governmental organisations. Parts 3 and 4 regulate procedure for registration of non-governmental organisations. Part 5 deals with accountability and self-regulation of non-governmental organisations. Part 6 provides for offences and penalties. Part 7 contains miscellaneous provisions.
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Act, 2002 (No. 25 of 2002). - Adoption: 2002-11-14 | TZA-2002-L-64745 Makes miscellaneous amendments to a number of acts, including Trade Unions Act 1998, National Health Insurance Fund Act 1999, Elections Act 1995, Penal Code, and Public Service Act 2002.
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Trade Unions Act, 2001 (No. 4 of 2001). Adoption: 2001-04-27 | TZA-2001-L-63385 Provides for registration and regulation of trade unions. Divided into 10 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 regulates appointment of registrar and other officials. Part 3 provides for fundamental rights of employees and employers, including freedom of association. Part 4 regulates registration of trade unions and employers' organizations. Part 5 provides for constitution of trade unions, as well as for trade union federation and amalgamation. Part 6 deals with property, funds and accounts of trade unions. Part 7 makes provision for trade union rights, including right to collective bargaining. Part 8 deals with picketing and intimidation and other matters relating to disputes; Part 9 deals with offences and penalties. Part 10 contains miscellaneous provisions.
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Act, 1999. Adoption: 1999-11-08 | TZA-1999-L-55963 Amends, inter alia, the Industrial Court of Tanzania Act of 1967 by providing that in case of certain voluntary agreements, the Labour Commissioner shall submit the voluntary agreement to the Treasury Registrar, who shall within 45 days from its reception decide on the approval of the agreement.
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Industrial Court of Tanzania Rules, 1995 (G.N. No. 330). Adoption: 1995-03-31 | Date of entry into force: 1995-07-01 | TZA-1995-R-42597 Sets forth procedures for settling labour disputes. Trade disputes may be reported to the District Labour Office, which may attempt to negotiate a settlement. Strikes shall be voted on and written notice of such a vote shall be given to the Labour Officer and the employer (s. 8).
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Industrial Court of Tanzania (Prescribed Forms) Regulation, 1995 (G.N. No. 289). Adoption: 1995-03-31 | Date of entry into force: 1995-07-01 | TZA-1995-R-42598 Provides forms for certifying employment and reporting labour disputes.
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Zanzibar Industrial Court Act, 1994 (No. 2 of 1994). Adoption: 1994-03-22 | TZA-1994-L-48562 Establishes the Zanzibar Industrial Court, governs matters related to arbitration, strikes, and lockouts, and repeals the Trade Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Decree (Cap. 171).
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Industrial Court of Tanzania (Amendment) Act, 1993 (No. 2 of 1993) Adoption: 1993-02-18 | TZA-1993-L-33815 Amendments in respect of procedure for settlement of labour disputes, including reports on and inquiries concerning disputes, and the regulation of strikes and lock-outs.
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Jumuiya ya Wafanyakazi wa Tanzania (Amendment) Act, 1992 (No. 4 of 1992). Adoption: 1992-05-15 | TZA-1992-L-49116 The JUWATA shall henceforth be the "Muungano wa Vyama vya Wafanyakazi Tanzania" or "Organisation of Tanzania Trade Union" (OTTU). The Registrar may cancel the registration of OTTU if he finds that its activities are no longer in the public interest (s. 6).
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Penal Reform (Miscellaneous Penalties Amendment) (No. 13 of 1991). Adoption: 1991 | TZA-1991-L-59631 Amends Sections 27 and 30 of the Societies Ordinance 1954 with regard to amount of fine payable.
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Jumuiya ya Wafanyakazi wa Tanzania [JUWATA] Act, 1982 (No. 1 of 1982). Adoption: 1982-03-09 | Date of entry into force: 1978-02-05 | TZA-1982-L-48550 Establishes the JUWATA as the sole representative of all employees in Zanzibar.
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Presidential Circular No. 1 of 1970: the establishment of workers' councils, executive boards and boards of directors [the new institutions are distinct from the workers' committees established by Act No. 62 of 10 Dec. 1964/2]. SHC/C: 180/1/102. Adoption: 1970-02-10 | TZA-1970-L-17574
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Trade Disputes (Settlement) Act 1962 (No. 43 of 1962). Adoption: 1962-07-18 | TZA-1962-L-48544 Provides for the procedure for the settlement of trade disputes, including strikes and lock-outs. Also sets forth provisions governing the constitution of tribunals.
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act
Trade Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) (No. 21 of 1954). Adoption: 1955-10-01 | TZA-1955-L-48547 Provides for the establishment of Arbitration Tribunals, and the settlement of disputes, including disputes involving essential services.
United Republic of Tanzania - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Societies Ordinance (No. 11 of 1954). Adoption: 1954-06-01 | TZA-1954-R-59630 Governs registration of societies. Sections 8 and 9 set forth grounds for refusal of registration, and Section 13 provides for appeals against such decisions. Sections 15-18 regulate information to be provided for registration. Sections 25 and 26 make provision for power to enter and search meeting places, and to make arrests and seizures, if there is reasonable suspicion any place is or is about to be used as a place of meeting of an unlawful society.