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CHAPTER 300
THE LABOUR INSTITUTIONS ACT
[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
Arrangement of Sections
Section Title
part i
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Interpretation.
part ii
LABOUR, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
3. Establishment of Council.
4. Composition of Council.
5. Functions and powers of Council.
6. Tenure of office and terms and conditions of membership.
7. Removal of members and filling of vacancies.
8. Committee of Council.
9. Meetings of Council.
10. Administration of Council.
11. Annual report of Council.
part iii
COMMISSION FOR MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION
12. Establishment of Commission.
13. Independence and status of Commission.
14. Functions of Commission.
15. Powers of Commission.
16. Composition of Commission.
17. Tenure and conditions of service of commissioners.
18. Director of Commission.
19. Mediators and arbitrators.
20. Powers of mediators and arbitrators.
21. Oaths.
22. Staff of Commission.
23. Finances of Commission.
24. Accounts and audits.

ors and arbitrators.
20. Powers of mediators and arbitrators.
21. Oaths.
22. Staff of Commission.
23. Finances of Commission.
24. Accounts and audits.

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25. Power to contract. 26. Delegation of Commission’s powers. 27. Limitation of liability and disclosure. 28. Annual report of Commission. part iv
ESSENTIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
29. Establishment of Essential Services Committee. 30. Functions of Essential Services Committee. 31. Appointment of Essential Services Committee. 32. Powers of Essential Services Committee. 33. Administration of Essential Services Committee. part v
WAGE BOARD
34. Interpretation. 35. Appointment of Wage Board. 36. Functions and powers of Wage Board. 37. Investigations. 38. Report of Wage Board. 39. Making of wage order. 40. Period of operation of wage order. 41. Legal effect of wage order. 42. Administration of Wage Board. part vi
LABOUR ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION
43. Appointment of Labour Commissioner and other officers. 44. Delegation. 45. Powers of labour officers. 46. Power to compound offences. 47. Compliance order. 48. Objections to compliance order. 49. Appeals from order of Labour Commissioner. 50.

officers. 46. Power to compound offences. 47. Compliance order. 48. Objections to compliance order. 49. Appeals from order of Labour Commissioner. 50.

Offences in relation to labour officers. part vii
LABOUR COURT
51. Establishment and constitution of Labour Court. 52. Jurisdiction of Labour Court.

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53. Powers of Labour Court.
54. Assessors.
55. Deputy Registrars.
56. Rules of Labour Court.
57. Representation in Labour Court.
58. Appeals from decisions of Labour Court.
59. References by Labour Commissioner to Labour Court and
Court of Appeal of Tanzania.
part viii
GENERAL PROVISIONS
60. Confidentiality.
61. Burden of proof.
62. Presumption as to who is employee.
63. Guidelines.
64. Offences.
65. Penalties.
66. Regulations.
67. Savings and transitional provisions.
SCHEDULE

62. Presumption as to who is employee.
63. Guidelines.
64. Offences.
65. Penalties.
66. Regulations.
67. Savings and transitional provisions.
SCHEDULE

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Labour Institutions Act. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
“Commission” means the Commission for Mediation and
Arbitration established under section 12;
“Council” means the Labour, Economic and Social Council
established under section 3;
“Court” means the Labour Court;
“Deputy Registrar of the Labour Court” means the Deputy
Registrar appointed in terms of section 55;
“ELRA” means the Employment and Labour Relations Act;
“Labour Commissioner” means the Labour Commissioner
appointed in terms of section 43(1) and in the absence
of the Labour Commissioner, the Deputy Labour
Commissioner;
“Labour Court” means the Labour Division of the High
Court established in accordance with the provisions of
section 51;
Short title
Interpretation
Act No. 17 of 2010 s. 18
Cap. 366
CHAPTER 300
THE LABOUR INSTITUTIONS ACT
An Act to provide for the establishment of Labour Institutions, to provide
for their functions, powers and duties, and to provide for other matters
related to them.

ide for the establishment of Labour Institutions, to provide
for their functions, powers and duties, and to provide for other matters
related to them.

[1st February, 2005]
[GN. No. 24 of 2005]
Acts Nos. 7 of 2004
8 of 2006
17 of 2010
24 of 2015
4 of 2016
3 of 2020

[1st February, 2005]
[GN. No. 24 of 2005]
Acts Nos. 7 of 2004
8 of 2006
17 of 2010
24 of 2015
4 of 2016
3 of 2020

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“labour laws” includes this Act and any other written law in
respect of which the Minister is responsible;
“labour officer” means a labour officer stipulated in section
43(4) and include the Labour Commissioner or the
Deputy Labour Commissioner;
“Minister” means subject to section 34(a), the Minister
responsible for labour matters;
“Permanent Secretary” means unless otherwise expressed
in this Act, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry
responsible for labour matters;
“Registrar of Organisations” means the Registrar appointed
in terms of section 43(2) and in the absence of the
Registrar, the Deputy Registrar appointed in terms of
subsection (2);
“sector” means an industry or a service or part of an industry
or a service. PART II
LABOUR, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
3. There is hereby established a Council for Labour, Economic
and Social matters.

n industry
or a service. PART II
LABOUR, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
3. There is hereby established a Council for Labour, Economic
and Social matters.

4.–(1) The Council shall consist of the following members to
be appointed by the Minister in accordance with this section-
(a) Chairperson who shall not be-
(i) a member, official or office bearer of a trade union,
employers association or federation; or
(ii) an employee in the public service of the
Government of the United Republic;
(b) sixteen other members, comprising-
(i) the Permanent Secretary and three other members
to represent the interests of the Government;
(ii) four members to represent the interests of
employers;
(iii) four members to represent the interests of
employees; and
Establishment of
Council
Composition of
Council

represent the interests of
employers;
(iii) four members to represent the interests of
employees; and
Establishment of
Council
Composition of
Council

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(iv) four members appointed because of their
expertise in labour, economic, and social policy
formulation. (2) Prior to appointing a member of the Council, the
Minister shall by notice in writing, invite nominations from-
(a) registered trade unions and federations of trade unions,
if the member is to represent employees; or
(b) registered employers’ associations and federations of
employers’ associations, if the member is to represent
employers;
(c) those members of the Council representing the interests
of employers and employees in respect of the members
contemplated in subsection (1)(b)(iv). (3) With the approval of the Minister, the Council may
co-opt other members to assist it in the performance of its
functions, and such members shall not vote at meetings of the
Council.

er, the Council may
co-opt other members to assist it in the performance of its
functions, and such members shall not vote at meetings of the
Council.

5.–(1) The functions of the Council shall be-
(a) to advise the Government through the Ministry on any
of the following-
(i) measures to promote economic growth and social
equity;
(ii) economic and social policy;
(iii) any significant changes to social and economic
policy before it is submitted to cabinet;
(iv) the promotion of a co-ordinated policy on labour,
economic and social matters;
(b) to advise the Minister on-
(i) national labour market policy;
(ii) any proposed labour law before it is submitted to
cabinet;
(iii) the prevention and reduction of unemployment;
(iv) any issue arising from the International Labour
Organisation;
Functions and
powers of Council

(iii) the prevention and reduction of unemployment;
(iv) any issue arising from the International Labour
Organisation;
Functions and
powers of Council

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(v) any issue raised by any international or regional
association of states of which the United Republic
is a member;
(vi) codes of good practice;
(vii) collection and compilation of information and
statistics relating to the administration of the
labour laws;
(viii) any other labour matter referred to the Council
by the Minister or the Council considers useful to
achieve the objects of the labour laws;
(c) to ensure that employers and employees each nominate-
(i) assessors for appointment of the panels of
assessors referred to in section 54;
(ii) individuals for appointment as members of the
governing body of the Commission in terms of
section 16;
(iii) individuals for appointment as members of
the Essential Services Committee in terms of
section 29;
(d) to survey and analyse social and economic affairs;
(e) to keep abreast of international developments in social
and economic policy;
(f) to evaluate the effectiveness of legislation and policy
affecting social and economic policy;
(g) to work in close cooperation with different ministries,
statutory bodies, programmes and other forums or
non-governmental agencies engaged in the formulation
and the implementation of labour, economic, and social
policy.

es, programmes and other forums or
non-governmental agencies engaged in the formulation
and the implementation of labour, economic, and social
policy.

(2) In the performance of its functions, the Council may
conduct-
(a) an investigation as it may consider necessary; or
(b) research into labour, economic, and social policy. (3) The Council may determine its own rules for the
performance of its functions.

necessary; or
(b) research into labour, economic, and social policy. (3) The Council may determine its own rules for the
performance of its functions.

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6.–(1) A member of the Council-
(a) shall be appointed for three years; and
(b) may be re-appointed at the end of the term of office. (2) A member of the Council shall be paid allowances
for attending meetings, travel and subsistence at a rate to be
determined by the Minister on the recommendations of the
Permanent Secretary after consultation with the Permanent
Secretary of the Office of Public Service Management.

Minister on the recommendations of the
Permanent Secretary after consultation with the Permanent
Secretary of the Office of Public Service Management.

7.–(1) The Minister shall remove a member from office if the
member-
(a) has resigned in writing and delivered the resignation to
the Permanent Secretary;
(b) no longer represents the interest in respect of which the
member was appointed in terms of section 5 (1)(b)(i),
(ii) or (iii):
Provided that, removal of a member on this ground shall be
done only if requested by the constituency whose interests that
member represents;
(c) is guilty of serious misconduct relating to the
performance of the member’s functions;
(d) is not able to perform the functions of a member (due
to illness or any other reason);
(e) is absent from three meetings of the Council without
permission or good cause;
(f) is declared bankrupt; or
(g) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to
imprisonment without an option of a fine. (2) Whenever a vacancy occurs on the Council, the Minister
shall appoint a member to fill that vacancy for the unexpired
term of office, and while making such an appointment, shall
comply with the provisions of section 4.

t a member to fill that vacancy for the unexpired
term of office, and while making such an appointment, shall
comply with the provisions of section 4.

8.–(1) The Council may, for the purpose of performing its
functions-
(a) establish committees to perform specific functions of
the Council; and
Tenure of office
and terms and
conditions of
membership
Removal of
members
and filling of
vacancies
Committee of
Council

functions of
the Council; and
Tenure of office
and terms and
conditions of
membership
Removal of
members
and filling of
vacancies
Committee of
Council

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(b) subject to the approval of the Minister, assign any of its
functions to a Committee on conditions it may deem
necessary to impose. (2) A Committee appointed by the Council-
(a) shall be tripartite;
(b) comprise at least three of its own members; and
(c) may include any number of other committee members,
but such members shall not vote in meetings of
the committee if that committee has been assigned
functions in terms of subsection (1)(b). (3) Any function performed by a Committee in terms of
this section shall be deemed to be performed by the Council. 9.–(1) The Chairperson shall call-
(a) at least three meetings of the Council in a calendar
year;
(b) meetings of the Council in accordance with its rules;
(c) a special meeting of the Council-
(i) at the written and motivated request of four
members; or
(ii) at the request of the Minister. (2) The Chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the
Council at which the Chairperson is present.

mbers; or
(ii) at the request of the Minister. (2) The Chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the
Council at which the Chairperson is present.

(3) Where the Chairperson is not present, the members
may elect a Chairperson from among their number to chair
the meeting. (4) The majority of the members of the Council constitute a
quorum provided that there is at least one member representing
each of the following interests-
(a) the government;
(b) employers; and
(c) employees. (5) A decision of the majority of the members of the Council
present at the meeting shall be the decision of the Council. (6) In the case of a tied vote, the member presiding at the
meeting shall have a casting vote in addition to that member’s
deliberative vote. Meetings of
Council

case of a tied vote, the member presiding at the
meeting shall have a casting vote in addition to that member’s
deliberative vote. Meetings of
Council

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(7) The Council shall keep a written record of its meetings. 10.–(1) The Permanent Secretary-
(a) shall provide members of staff in the Ministry available
to be a Secretariat of the Council in the performance of
its functions; and
(b) may designate an officer in the Ministry to serve as a
Secretary to the Council. (2) The Council may contract with persons to assist it in the
performance of its functions-
(a) after consultation with the Permanent Secretary; and
(b) with the approval of the Permanent Secretary as to the
conditions of the contract. 11. The Council shall submit an annual report of its activities
in each calendar year to the Minister before 30th June, of the
next year. PART III
COMMISSION FOR MEDIATION
AND ARBITRATION
12. There is hereby established a Commission for Mediation
and Arbitration.

June, of the
next year. PART III
COMMISSION FOR MEDIATION
AND ARBITRATION
12. There is hereby established a Commission for Mediation
and Arbitration.

13.–(1) The Commission shall-
(a) be an independent department of Government;
(b) not, in the performance of its functions, be subjected to
the direction or control of any person or authority; and
(c) be independent of any political party, trade union,
employees’ association, federation of trade unions or
employers’ associations. (2) The Government, public authorities and other registered
organisations and federations shall provide such assistance
and cooperation as may be required to ensure the effectiveness
of the provisions of subsection (1). Administration of
Council
Annual report of
Council
Establishment of
Commission
Independence
and status of
Commission

the provisions of subsection (1). Administration of
Council
Annual report of
Council
Establishment of
Commission
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Commission

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(3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the provisions of
any written law relating to public departments shall apply to
the Commission and the office of the Commission, and any
office established under the Commission shall be a public
office. 14.–(1) The functions of the Commission shall be to-
(a) mediate any dispute referred to it in terms of any labour
law;
(b) determine any dispute referred to it by arbitration
where-
(i) a labour law requires the dispute to be determined
by arbitration;
(ii) the parties to the dispute agree to it being
determined by arbitration;
(iii) the Labour Court refers the dispute to the
Commission to be determined by arbitration in
terms of section 95(3)(a)(ii) of the Employment
and Labour Relations Act. (2) The Commission may offer to mediate a dispute that has
not been referred to it.

f section 95(3)(a)(ii) of the Employment
and Labour Relations Act. (2) The Commission may offer to mediate a dispute that has
not been referred to it.

15.–(1) In the performance of its functions, the
Commission may-
(a) appoint a director, mediators and arbitrators;
(b) assign mediators and arbitrators to mediate and
arbitrate disputes in accordance with the provisions of
any labour law;
(c) establish offices in areas and at administrative levels as
it may determine;
(d) establish divisions of the Commission and assign
particular responsibilities to them;
(e) make rules to regulate-
(i) its internal administration;
(ii) the practice and procedure for mediating disputes;
(iii) the practice and procedure for arbitrating disputes;
Functions of
Commission
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 12
Cap. 366
Powers of
Commission

ng disputes;
(iii) the practice and procedure for arbitrating disputes;
Functions of
Commission
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 12
Cap. 366
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Commission

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(iv) the practice and procedure of the Essential
Services Committee;
(f) publish guidelines; or
(g) publish a code of ethics for mediators and arbitrators. (2) The Commission shall, by notice in the Gazette, publish
any rules or guidelines prescribed in subsection (1)(e) and (f). 16.–(1) The Commission shall consist of-
(a) a Chairperson, who shall not be-
(i) a member, official or office bearer of a trade union,
employers association or federation; or
(ii) an employee in the public service;
(b) six other Commissioners. (2) The Chairperson shall be appointed from amongst
persons who have knowledge, experience and a considerable
degree of involvement in labour matters.

(2) The Chairperson shall be appointed from amongst
persons who have knowledge, experience and a considerable
degree of involvement in labour matters.

(3) The President shall appoint-
(a) the Chairperson, from a list of three persons
recommended by the Council;
(b) two commissioners proposed by members of the
Council representing the interests of employees;
(c) two commissioners proposed by members of the
Council representing the interests of employers;
(d) two commissioners to represent the Government. (4) The appointment referred to in subsection (3) shall
be made on the recommendation of the Minister after the
Minister has consulted with the Council. 17.–(1) A Commissioner shall hold office for a period of three
years and shall be eligible for re-appointment at the end of the
term of office. (2) The office of Commissioner shall not be a full time office
and a Commissioner shall not be paid a salary but shall be paid
allowances for attending meetings, travel and subsistence at a
rate determined by the Minister on the recommendation of the
Permanent Secretary after consultation with the Permanent
Secretary of the Office of Public Service Management. Composition of
Commission
Tenure and
conditions
of service of
commissioners

n with the Permanent
Secretary of the Office of Public Service Management. Composition of
Commission
Tenure and
conditions
of service of
commissioners

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(3) The office of a Commissioner shall become vacant if the
Commissioner-
(a) resigns; or
(b) is removed from office in terms of subsection (4). (4) The President, on the recommendations of the Minister,
shall remove a Commissioner from office if the Commissioner-
(a) no longer represents the interest in respect of which the
member was appointed in terms of section 16(3):
Provided that, removal of a Commissioner on this ground
shall be done only if requested by the constituency whose
interests that Commissioner represents;
(b) is guilty of serious misconduct relating to the
performance of the Commissioner’s functions;
(c) is not able to perform the functions of a Commissioner
(due to illness or any other reason);
(d) is absent from three consecutive meetings of the
Commission without permission or good cause;
(e) is declared bankrupt; or
(f) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to
imprisonment without an option of a fine.

rmission or good cause;
(e) is declared bankrupt; or
(f) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to
imprisonment without an option of a fine.

(5) The Minister shall consult with the Council before
making a recommendation to the President to remove a
Commissioner from office. (6) Whenever an office of a Commissioner becomes vacant,
the President shall appoint a Commissioner to fill that vacancy
for the unexpired term of office and while making such an
appointment, he shall comply with the provisions of section
16(3). 18.–(1) There shall be appointed a Director and a Deputy
Director of the Commission. (2) The Commission, after consultation with the Minister,
shall appoint a Director and a Deputy Director from among
persons who are knowledgeable, skilled and experienced in
labour relations and dispute prevention and resolution. Director of
Commission

or from among
persons who are knowledgeable, skilled and experienced in
labour relations and dispute prevention and resolution. Director of
Commission

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(3) The Director shall be the Chief Executive of the
Commission and subject to the general directions and control
of the Commission-
(a) be responsible for carrying out the policy decisions of
the Commission and the day to day administration and
management of the affairs of the Commission;
(b) perform the functions that are conferred on the
Director by any labour law or delegated to the Director
by the Commission;
(c) may mediate and arbitrate disputes referred to the
Commission under the Employment and Labour
Relations Act. (4) The Director shall, unless in any particular case, the
Commission otherwise directs in writing, attend all meetings
of the Commission but shall have no right to vote. (5) The Director, in consultation with the Commission, may
delegate any of his functions or the function of the Commission
to any mediator, arbitrator or member of staff.

consultation with the Commission, may
delegate any of his functions or the function of the Commission
to any mediator, arbitrator or member of staff.

(6) Notwithstanding any provisions in this Act, the Director
may refer any dispute referred to the Commission to the
Labour Court for its decision if it is in the public interest to
do so. 19.–(1) The Commission shall appoint as many mediators and
arbitrators as it considers necessary to perform the functions
of the Commission. (2) The Commission may appoint mediators and arbitrators
on either a full-time or part-time basis and on terms and
conditions determined by it, in consultation with the Office of
the Public Service Management. (3) When appointing a mediator or arbitrator, the
Commission shall have due regard to the need to constitute an
independent and professional Commission. (4) The Commission shall prepare a code of conduct for
mediators and arbitrators and ensure that they comply with
the code of conduct in performing their functions. Cap. 366
Mediators and
arbitrators

t for
mediators and arbitrators and ensure that they comply with
the code of conduct in performing their functions. Cap. 366
Mediators and
arbitrators

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(5) The Commission shall be responsible for the control
and discipline of mediators and arbitrators provided that the
control or discipline does not amount to interference with the
independence of the mediator or arbitrator in any dispute. (6) The Commission may remove a mediator or arbitrator
from office only for-
(a) serious misconduct relating to the functions of a
mediator or arbitrator;
(b) incapacity relating to the functions of a mediator or
arbitrator; or
(c) a material violation of the code of conduct referred to
in subsection (4). (7) This Act or the Employment Labour Relations Act shall
not preclude-
(a) a person being appointed as both a mediator and an
arbitrator under this section;
(b) such a person from being assigned to perform both
capacities in respect of a dispute. (8) An assignment of a person in terms of subsection (7)
(b) shall only take place where there are published rules and
guidelines regulating the performance of such persons.

person in terms of subsection (7)
(b) shall only take place where there are published rules and
guidelines regulating the performance of such persons.

20.–(1) Mediators and arbitrators appointed in terms of this
Act may-
(a) summon any person for questioning or to attend a
mediation or arbitration hearing if the mediator or
arbitrator considers that, that person’s attendance shall
assist in the resolution of the dispute;
(b) summon any person who is believed to have possession
or control of any book, document or object relevant
to the resolution of the dispute, to appear before the
mediator or arbitrator to be questioned and to produce
the book, document or object;
(c) administer an oath or accept an affirmation from any
person called to give evidence; and
(d) question any person about any matter relevant to the
dispute. Cap. 366
Powers of
mediators and
arbitrators
Act No. 8 of 2006 Sch.

ve evidence; and
(d) question any person about any matter relevant to the
dispute. Cap. 366
Powers of
mediators and
arbitrators
Act No. 8 of 2006 Sch.

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(2) Witness fees to a person who appears before a mediator
or arbitrator in response to a summons issued in terms of this
section shall be borne out by a party who calls that witness. (3) Where a witness is summoned by the Commission on
its own motion, the cost for that witness shall be borne out by
the Director of the Commission. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), in a
fitting case, the Commission may order the cost for the witness
to be paid by the Director of the Commission.

g the provisions of subsection (2), in a
fitting case, the Commission may order the cost for the witness
to be paid by the Director of the Commission.

(5) Any person, who does or omits to do any of the acts
provided for in paragraphs (a) to (i) of this subsection, commits
contempt of the Commission-
(a) where, after having been summoned to appear before a
mediator or arbitrator, the person, without good cause,
fails to appear at the place, date and time stated in the
summons;
(b) where, after having appeared in response to a summons,
the person fails to remain in attendance until excused
by the mediator or arbitrator;
(c) by refusing to take the oath or to make an affirmation
as a witness when a mediator or arbitrator so requires;
(d) by refusing to answer any question fully or to the best
of that person’s knowledge and belief subject to any law
entitling that person to refuse to do so;
(e) where the person, without good cause, fails to produce
any book, document or object specified in the
summons;
(f) where the person wilfully hinders a mediator or
arbitrator in performing any function conferred by or
in terms of any labour law;
(g) where the person insults, disparages or belittles a
mediator or arbitrator, or prejudices or improperly
influences proceedings or improperly anticipates a
mediator’s or arbitrator’s decision;
(h) by wilfully interrupting the mediation or arbitration
proceedings or misbehaving in any other manner
during those proceedings;

itrator’s decision;
(h) by wilfully interrupting the mediation or arbitration
proceedings or misbehaving in any other manner
during those proceedings;

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(i) by doing anything else in relation to the Commission
which, if done in relation to a court of law, would have
been contempt of court. 21. A Commissioner, the Director, mediator and arbitrator
shall, before entering upon the duties of office, take and
subscribe to an oath for the due performance of the functions
of office as set out in the Schedule to this Act. 22.–(1) The Director may appoint staff after consulting the
Commission. (2) The Commission, in consultation with the Office of the
Public Service Management, shall determine the remuneration
of staff members. (3) The Director shall be responsible for the control and
discipline of the staff.

vice Management, shall determine the remuneration
of staff members. (3) The Director shall be responsible for the control and
discipline of the staff.

23.–(1) The funds and resources of the Commission shall
consist of-
(a) moneys appropriated by Parliament;
(b) donations, grants or bequests as the Commission may
receive without compromising the independence of the
Commission;
(c) such other moneys or property accruing to the
Commission-
(i) under any written law; or
(ii) in any other manner in the performance of its
functions. (2) The Commission shall be responsible to the National
Assembly in accounting for its revenue and expenditure. (3) The financial year of the Commission begins on first
July in each year and ends on thirtieth June of the next year. (4) In each financial year, at a time determined by the
Minister, the Commission shall submit to the Minister a
detailed annual budget for the next financial year including
the Commission’s estimated income and expenditure and the
requested appropriation from Parliament. Oaths
Staff of
Commission
Finances of
Commission

ng
the Commission’s estimated income and expenditure and the
requested appropriation from Parliament. Oaths
Staff of
Commission
Finances of
Commission

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(5) In preparing its estimates under subsection (4), the
Commission shall have regard to the advice of the Minister
and the Minister responsible for finance. (6) The Minister shall, upon receipt of an annual budget,
table the budget before the National Assembly. 24.–(1) The Commission shall-
(a) keep proper books of accounts and records of its
income, expenditure, assets and liabilities;
(b) take all reasonable measures to ensure that the resources
of the Commission are safeguarded and utilized in the
most economic, efficient and effective manner;
(c) prepare appropriation accounts in accordance with the
Public Finance Act;
(d) prepare annual accounts in accordance with generally
accepted accounting practice in respect of all its
transactions. (2) The accounts of the Commission shall be audited by the
Controller and Auditor-General in respect of each financial year.

of all its
transactions. (2) The accounts of the Commission shall be audited by the
Controller and Auditor-General in respect of each financial year.

(3) After the audit, the Controller and the Auditor-General
shall certify the accounts of the Commission and submit the
report to the Commission. 25.–(1) The Commission may contract with any person to-
(a) do work for the Commission;
(b) perform any function on behalf of the Commission. (2) A person with whom the Commission contracts shall
be bound by the requirements of independence that binds the
Commission under section 13. 26.–(1) The Commission may delegate in writing any of its
functions, other than the functions prescribed below, to any
member of the Commission, the Director, a Committee of the
Commission, and a mediator or arbitrator appointed in terms
of section 19, and the functions that the Commission shall not
delegate are-
(a) appointing the Director;
(b) appointing mediators and arbitrators under section 19;
Accounts and
audits
Cap. 348
Power to contract
Delegation of
Commission’s
powers

Director;
(b) appointing mediators and arbitrators under section 19;
Accounts and
audits
Cap. 348
Power to contract
Delegation of
Commission’s
powers

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(c) approving the annual or supplementary budget for
submission to the Minister in terms of section 23. (2) The Commission may attach conditions to a delegation
and may amend or revoke a delegation at any time. (3) The Commission may vary or set aside any decision
made by a person acting in terms of a delegation made in
terms of subsection (1). 27.–(1) The Commission shall be liable for any loss suffered
by any person as a result of any act performed or omitted
in good faith in the course of exercising the functions of the
Commission. (2) The Commission may not disclose to any person,
or in any court, any information or document acquired on
a confidential basis or without prejudice in the course of
mediation. (3) In this section, “Commission” includes the Commission,
a Commissioner and any person employed, appointed or
contracted by the Commission.

diation. (3) In this section, “Commission” includes the Commission,
a Commissioner and any person employed, appointed or
contracted by the Commission.

28.–(1) Within six months after the end of the financial year,
the Commission shall prepare and submit to the National
Assembly, through the Minister, an annual report in respect of
that year containing-
(a) a copy of the audited accounts of the Commission;
(b) the auditor’s report on those accounts;
(c) a report on the operations of the Commission; and
(d) any other information that the Minister may require. (2) The Minister shall table the report with the National
Assembly as soon as reasonably practicable. PART IV
ESSENTIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
29. There is hereby established an Essential Services Committee
within the Commission. Limitation of
liability and
disclosure
Annual report of
Commission
Establishment of
Essential Services
Committee

ices Committee
within the Commission. Limitation of
liability and
disclosure
Annual report of
Commission
Establishment of
Essential Services
Committee

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30. The functions of the Essential Services Committee shall be-
(a) to designate essential services in terms of section 78(2)
of the Employment and Labour Relations Act; and
(b) to determine disputes about whether or not an
employee or employer is engaged in a designated
essential service. 31.–(1) The Minister shall, in consultation with the Council-
(a) appoint five members with knowledge and experience
of labour law and labour relations as members of the
Essential Services Committee; and
(b) appoint one of such members to be a Chairperson of
the Committee. (2) The Chairperson and members of the Essential Services
Committee-
(a) shall be appointed for three years;
(b) may be re-appointed at the end of the term of office;
and
(c) before assuming duties of office, shall take and subscribe
to an oath or affirmation.

b) may be re-appointed at the end of the term of office;
and
(c) before assuming duties of office, shall take and subscribe
to an oath or affirmation.

(3) The Minister, on the recommendations of the Permanent
Secretary, may determine the allowances to be paid to members
of the Essential Services Committee for attending meetings,
travel and subsistence. (4) The Permanent Secretary shall consult with the Permanent
Secretary of the Office for Public Service Management prior to
the making of a recommendation stipulated in subsection (3). (5) The Minister shall remove a member from office if the
member-
(a) has resigned in writing and delivered the resignation to
the Permanent Secretary;
(b) is guilty of serious misconduct relating to the
performance of the member’s functions;
(c) is not able to perform the functions of a member (due
to illness or any other reason);
Functions of
Essential Services
Committee
Cap. 366
Appointment of
Essential Services
Committee
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 13

illness or any other reason);
Functions of
Essential Services
Committee
Cap. 366
Appointment of
Essential Services
Committee
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 13

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(d) is absent from three consecutive meetings of the
Essential Services Committee without permission or
good cause;
(e) is declared bankrupt; or
(f) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to
imprisonment without an option of a fine. (6) Whenever a vacancy occurs on the Essential Services
Committee, the Minister shall appoint a member to fill that
vacancy for the unexpired term of office and while making
such an appointment, he shall comply with the provisions of
subsection (1).

ber to fill that
vacancy for the unexpired term of office and while making
such an appointment, he shall comply with the provisions of
subsection (1).

32.–(1) The Essential Services Committee may-
(a) summon for questioning any person to attend a hearing
if the Committee considers that, that person’s attendance
will assist in the performance of its functions;
(b) summon any person, who is believed to have possession
or control of any book, document or object relevant to
the performance of its functions, to appear before the
Committee to be questioned and to produce the book,
document or object;
(c) administer an oath or accept an affirmation from any
person called to give evidence; and
(d) question any person about any matter relevant to the
performance of its functions. (2) Subsection (1) shall not require any person to answer
any question or furnish any information, book, document or
object if there is a lawful ground for not doing so. (3) The Commission shall pay the prescribed witness fee
to each person who appears before a mediator or arbitrator in
response to a summons issued in terms of this section. 33.–(1) The Essential Services Committee may make rules for
the conduct of its meetings.

tor in
response to a summons issued in terms of this section. 33.–(1) The Essential Services Committee may make rules for
the conduct of its meetings.

(2) The Commission shall provide staff available to be a
Secretariat of the Essential Services Committee to assist it in
the performance of its function. Powers of
Essential Services
Committee
Administration of
Essential Services
Committee

vices Committee to assist it in
the performance of its function. Powers of
Essential Services
Committee
Administration of
Essential Services
Committee

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PART V
WAGE BOARD
34. For the purpose of this Part, ‘Minister’ means-
(a) the Minister responsible for the public service if the
sector in respect of which the provisions of this Part
are to apply is the whole or part of the public service; or
(b) the Minister responsible for labour matters in respect
of any other sector. 35.–(1) The Minister may appoint a Wage Board in respect of
a sector and area to investigate remuneration and terms and
conditions of employment in any sector and area and shall
report to the Minister on its findings and recommendations.

igate remuneration and terms and
conditions of employment in any sector and area and shall
report to the Minister on its findings and recommendations.

(2) The Minister shall publish a notice in the Gazette
prescribing-
(a) the names of the individuals appointed as members of
the Wage Board;
(b) the terms of reference of the investigation, including-
(i) the sector and area to be investigated;
(ii) the categories and classes of employees to be
included in the investigation;
(iii) the matters to be investigated; and
(c) an invitation to members of the public to make written
representations within a period prescribed in the
notice. (3) The Wage Board shall consist of the following members-
(a) in case of the private sector-
(i) the Chairman;
(ii) the Secretary;
(iii) four members recommended by the Council to
represent interests of employees;
(iv) four members recommended by the Council to
represent interests of the employer;
(v) four members recommended by the Council to
represent interests of the Government; and
Interpretation
Appointment of
Wage Board
Acts Nos. 8 of 2006 Sch. 24 of 2015 s. 14

mended by the Council to
represent interests of the Government; and
Interpretation
Appointment of
Wage Board
Acts Nos. 8 of 2006 Sch. 24 of 2015 s. 14

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(vi) three members nominated by virtue of their
professions,
appointed by the Minister responsible for labour;
(b) in case of public sector-
(i) the Chairman;
(ii) the Secretary;
(iii) four members recommended by the Council to
represent interests of employees;
(iv) four members recommended by the Council to
represent interests of the Government;
(v) two members nominated by virtue of their
professions,
appointed by the Minister responsible for public service. (4) A member appointed under subsection (3) shall not be
a member of the Council. (5) The appointment of a member under this section shall
consider the terms and conditions as may be prescribed in the
regulations. (6) A member of a Wage Board shall hold office until-
(a) the Minister discharges the Wage Board;
(b) the Minister has removed the member in terms of
subsection (7).

a Wage Board shall hold office until-
(a) the Minister discharges the Wage Board;
(b) the Minister has removed the member in terms of
subsection (7).

(7) The Minister-
(a) may remove a member from office at any time;
(b) shall remove a member from office if the member-
(i) has resigned in writing and delivered the
resignation to the Permanent Secretary;
(ii) is guilty of serious misconduct relating to the
performance of a member’s functions;
(iii) is not able to perform the functions of a member
(due to illness or any other reason);
(iv) is absent from three consecutive meetings of the
Wage Board without permission or good cause;
(v) is declared bankrupt;
(vi) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to
imprisonment without the option of a fine.

ermission or good cause;
(v) is declared bankrupt;
(vi) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to
imprisonment without the option of a fine.

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(8) Whenever a vacancy occurs on a Wage Board, the
Minister shall appoint a member to fill that vacancy in
accordance with subsections (2) and (3). (9) The Minister, upon the recommendation of the
Permanent Secretary, may determine the allowances to be paid
to a member of a Wage Board for attending meetings, travel
and subsistence. (10) The Permanent Secretary shall consult with the
Permanent Secretary of the Office for Public Service
Management prior to making a recommendation stipulated in
subsection (9). 36.–(1) The functions of a Wage Board shall be within its terms
of reference that is-
(a) to conduct an investigation on a minimum
remuneration and other conditions of employment;
(b) to promote collective bargaining between registered
trade unions, employers and registered employers’
associations;
(c) to make recommendations to the Minister on a
minimum wage and conditions of employment.

unions, employers and registered employers’
associations;
(c) to make recommendations to the Minister on a
minimum wage and conditions of employment.

(2) In the performance of its functions within its terms of
reference, a Wage Board may-
(a) question any person who may be able to provide
information relevant to any investigation;
(b) require, in writing, any person to furnish any
information, book, document or object that is material
to the investigation;
(c) conduct public hearings;
(d) facilitate negotiations on a minimum remuneration
and conditions of employment between registered
trade unions, employers and registered employers’
associations in the sector. (3) It shall be an offence to refuse to answer any question or
furnish any information, book, document or object without a
lawful ground for that refusal. Functions and
powers of Wage
Board

answer any question or
furnish any information, book, document or object without a
lawful ground for that refusal. Functions and
powers of Wage
Board

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(4) At the request of a Wage Board, the Commission shall
provide a mediator to facilitate the negotiations stipulated in
subsection (2)(d). 37.

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(4) At the request of a Wage Board, the Commission shall
provide a mediator to facilitate the negotiations stipulated in
subsection (2)(d). 37.

In any investigation, a Wage Board shall take into account-
(a) Articles 22 and 23 of the Constitution of the United
Republic of Tanzania, 1977;
(b) any applicable Convention or recommendation of the
International Labour Organisation, whether or not the
United Republic is a signatory to the Convention;
(c) all representations and other information submitted
to it;
(d) all relevant factors including-
(i) the ability of employers to carry on their
businesses successfully;
(ii) the operation of small, medium and micro-
enterprises;
(iii) the operation of new enterprises;
(iv) the cost of living;
(v) the alleviation of poverty;
(vi) the minimum subsistence level;
(vii) the remuneration and terms and conditions of
employment of employees employed in the East
African Community in the sector;
(viii) any collective agreements providing for remuneration
and terms and conditions of employment in the
sector;
(ix) the likely impact of any proposed condition
of employment on current employment or the
creation of employment;
(x) any other relevant matter. Investigations
Cap. 2

pact of any proposed condition
of employment on current employment or the
creation of employment;
(x) any other relevant matter. Investigations
Cap. 2

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38.–(1) On completion of an investigation and after considering
all representations made to it, a Wage Board shall prepare and
submit a report to the Minister, which shall consist of-
(a) the board’s findings;
(b) its recommendations on-
(i) minimum wage for the sector and area;
(ii) any term and condition of employment particular
to the sector or area, including any variation of a
basic employment condition referred to in section
9 of the Employment and Labour Relations Act.

ar
to the sector or area, including any variation of a
basic employment condition referred to in section
9 of the Employment and Labour Relations Act.

(2) Where as a result of any facilitation on the part of a Wage
Board, the registered trade unions, employer organisations
and employers in the sector conclude a collective agreement
on the matters referred to in subsection (1)(b), the Board-
(a) shall recommend the extension of that agreement to all
employers and employees in the sector and area if the
parties to the agreement are sufficiently representative
of employers and employees in the sector and area; or
(b) may recommend the extension of the agreement or
provisions of the agreement to all employers and
employees in the sector and area if the parties to
the agreement are not sufficiently representative of
employers and employees in the sector and area. (3) Where a member of a Wage Board does not agree with
a Board’s report or any part thereof, he shall submit a minority
report which shall be accompanied with the Board’s report. 39.–(1) After considering the report and recommendations
of the Wage Board and the Council, the Minister shall make
a wage order determining the minimum wage and other
conditions of employment for employees in any sector and
area of economy.

the Minister shall make
a wage order determining the minimum wage and other
conditions of employment for employees in any sector and
area of economy.

(2) For the purpose of this section, “Council” includes
Public Service Joint Staff Council established under the Public
Service (Negotiating Machinery) Act. (3) A wage order may, in respect of a sector and area-
Report of Wage
Board
Cap. 366
Making of wage
order
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 15
Cap. 105

nery) Act. (3) A wage order may, in respect of a sector and area-
Report of Wage
Board
Cap. 366
Making of wage
order
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 15
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(a) set minimum rates of remuneration;
(b) provide for the adjustment of minimum rates of
remuneration;
(c) set minimum terms and conditions of employment
including any variation of basic conditions of
employment referred to in section 14 of the Employment
and Labour Relations Act;
(d) regulate task based work, piece work, home work and
contract work;
(e) set minimum standards for housing and sanitation for
employees who reside on the premises of the employer;
(f) specify minimum conditions for trainees;
(g) regulate workplace training and education; or
(h) regulate any other matter concerning remuneration or
other terms and conditions of employment. (4) Any provision of a wage order may apply to all or
some of the employers and employees in the sector and area
concerned. (5) Where the Minister does not accept a recommendation
of a Wage Board, the Minister may refer the recommendations
back to the Board for its reconsideration indicating the matters
on which the Minister disagrees with the Board.

inister may refer the recommendations
back to the Board for its reconsideration indicating the matters
on which the Minister disagrees with the Board.

(6) Where the Minister fails to make a wage order within
thirty days after receipt of the Wages Board and Council’s
report, the aggrieved party may, within thirty days, file an
application before the Labour Court which shall compel the
Minister to make the order within sixty days from the date of
filing the application. (7) Every employer shall keep workers informed of the
minimum wage rates in force by posting notices at the
workplace or by any other more effective means. 40.–(1) The provisions of a wage order shall remain binding
until they are-
(a) suspended or cancelled by the Minister in accordance
with subsection (2);
(b) amended or superseded by a new wage order; or
Cap. 366
Period of
operation of
wage order

celled by the Minister in accordance
with subsection (2);
(b) amended or superseded by a new wage order; or
Cap. 366
Period of
operation of
wage order

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(c) superseded by a collective agreement. (2) The Minister, after consulting the Wage Board and the
parties to a wage order, may suspend or cancel all or part of the
order by publishing a notice in the Gazette. 41.–(1) A wage order shall be binding on all employers and
employees described in the notice. (2) Where a matter regulated in Part III of the Employment
and Labour Relations Act is also regulated by a wage order, the
provisions in the order shall prevail. (3) Any worker who has been paid wages below the
prescribed minimum wage may apply to the District Court or
Resident Magistrates’ Court for the recovery of the amount by
which the worker was underpaid. 42.–(1) The Labour Commissioner shall provide staff
members of the Ministry available to assist Wage Board in the
performance of its functions. (2) The Wage Board may form sub-committees to assist in
the performance of its functions.

le to assist Wage Board in the
performance of its functions. (2) The Wage Board may form sub-committees to assist in
the performance of its functions.

(3) A Wage Board may contract persons to assist it in the
performance of its functions-
(a) after consultation with the Labour Commissioner; and
(b) with the approval of the Permanent Secretary as to the
contractual conditions of employment. PART VI
LABOUR ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION
43.–(1) The President, shall appoint a Labour Commissioner
and a Deputy Labour Commissioner, who shall be responsible
for the administration of the labour laws. (2) The Minister shall appoint a Registrar of Organisations
and a Deputy Registrar who shall be responsible for the
regulation of trade unions, employer organisations and
federations under Part IV of the Employment and Labour
Relations Act. Legal effect of
wage order
Cap. 366
Administration of
Wage Board
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 16
Appointment
of Labour
Commissioner
and other officers
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 17
Cap. 366

Cap. 366
Administration of
Wage Board
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 16
Appointment
of Labour
Commissioner
and other officers
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 17
Cap. 366

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(3) The Minister shall, subject to organisational structure
approved by relevant authorities, appoint Assistant Labour
Commissioners to assist Labour Commissioner in the
performance of his functions. (4) There shall be as many labour officers as are necessary to
administer and enforce the labour laws. 44.–(1) The Labour Commissioner may, in writing, delegate
to the Deputy Labour Commissioner, Assistant Labour
Commissioners or any labour officer, any of the Commissioner’s
powers, functions and duties. (2) The Registrar of Organisations may, in writing, delegate
to the Deputy Registrar any of the Registrar’s powers, functions
or duties. (3) The Labour Commissioner or Registrar of Organisations,
as the case may be, may-
(a) attach conditions to a delegation and may amend or
revoke a delegation at any time;
(b) vary or set aside any decision made by a person acting
in terms of a delegation made in terms of subsection
(1) or (2).

a delegation at any time;
(b) vary or set aside any decision made by a person acting
in terms of a delegation made in terms of subsection
(1) or (2).

45.–(1) For the purposes of the administration of labour laws,
a labour officer may-
(a) at any reasonable time, enter any premises with a
prescribed certificate of authorisation and-
(i) require that the premises or any part of it shall not
be disturbed during an inspection as long as it is
reasonably necessary to search the premises;
(ii) search for and examine any information book,
document or object;
(iii) seize or make a copy of any information, book,
document or object;
(iv) take a sample of any object found;
(v) take measurements, readings, recordings or
photographs; and
Delegation
Powers of labour
officers
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 18

ple of any object found;
(v) take measurements, readings, recordings or
photographs; and
Delegation
Powers of labour
officers
Act No. 24 of 2015 s. 18

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(vi) question any person on the premises;
(b) order, in the prescribed form, any person to appear
before him at a specified date, time and place and to
question that person;
(c) require any person who has control over any
information, book, document or object to furnish it and
explain any entry in the information, book, document
or on the object;
(d) examine, make a copy or seize any book, document or
object produced in terms of paragraph (c);
(e) take a sample of any object produced in terms of
paragraph (c);
(f) give directions on where notices required in terms of
this Act are to be posted;
(g) request a member of the Police Force to assist in the
exercise of the powers referred to in this subsection;
(h) request any person to assist as an interpreter or
otherwise in the exercise of the powers referred to in
this subsection;
(i) institute proceedings in the Resident Magistrate’s Court
or District Court in respect of any contravention of any
labour law and may appear and prosecute in the name
of the Labour Commissioner;
(j) educate, advise and oversee the implementation of
labour laws;
(k) conduct and scrutinize any election or ballot of
registered trade union or employer’s association if
required to do so by the Labour Court or at the request
of the union or association concerned; and
(l) upon request, provide employees, employers, registered
trade organisations and federations advice and training
in skills for avoidance, prevention and settlement of
disputes.

ployees, employers, registered
trade organisations and federations advice and training
in skills for avoidance, prevention and settlement of
disputes.

(2) Any information, book, document, sample or object
referred to in this section shall be relevant to the enforcement
and administration of the labour laws.

information, book, document, sample or object
referred to in this section shall be relevant to the enforcement
and administration of the labour laws.

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(3) A labour officer shall issue a receipt for any book,
document or object seized in terms of this section. (4) Where asked, a labour officer shall produce the certificate
referred to in subsection (1)(a). (5) A police officer requested to assist in terms of subsection
(1), or any person requested to assist in terms of subsection
(1), may accompany the labour officer as if that member or
person were a labour officer. (6) An individual in charge of any premises on which
individuals are employed shall provide facilities as may be
reasonably required in order for a labour officer to exercise the
powers referred to in subsection (1).

re employed shall provide facilities as may be
reasonably required in order for a labour officer to exercise the
powers referred to in subsection (1).

46.–(1) The labour officer may, if satisfied that any person
has not complied with any provision of the labour laws or
regulations made under this Act, by order, compound such
offences by requiring such person to make payment of a sum
of money except that-
(a) such sum of money shall not be less than one hundred
thousand shillings; and
(b) the labour officer shall give a receipt to the person from
whom he receive such sum of money. (2) Where an offence is compounded in accordance with
the provisions of subsection(1) and proceedings are brought
against the offender for the same offence, it shall be a good
defence for the offender to prove to the satisfaction of the court
that, the offence with which the offender is charged has been
compounded under subsection (1). (3) Any person who is aggrieved by any order made under
subsection (1) may, within thirty days from the date of that
order, appeal to the Labour Commissioner. (4) Where the employer fails to comply with the order
given under this section within the prescribed time, the labour
officer shall, in addition to the sum of money ordered, require
the employer to pay an interest at the rate prescribed in the
regulations.

the labour
officer shall, in addition to the sum of money ordered, require
the employer to pay an interest at the rate prescribed in the
regulations.

Power to
compound
offences
Act No. 4 of 2016 s. 33

Power to
compound
offences
Act No. 4 of 2016 s. 33

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(5) Subject to the provisions of this section, the labour
officer may seek for an execution order against the employer
who fails to comply with the order issued under this section. (6) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, where
the labour officer during inspection finds that the employer
has defaulted to remit contributions or has under-declared
contributions to any social security fund, the labour officer
shall immediately report such matter to the relevant social
security fund. [s. 45A]
47.–(1) A labour officer who has reasonable grounds to believe
that an employer has not complied with a provision of the labour
laws may issue a compliance order in the prescribed form. (2) The labour officer shall serve the compliance order on-
(a) the employer;
(b) any registered trade union with members among the
employees affected by the order;
(c) each employee affected by it. (3) The failure to serve the stipulated order on the persons
stipulated in subsection (2)(b) shall not invalidate the order.

employee affected by it. (3) The failure to serve the stipulated order on the persons
stipulated in subsection (2)(b) shall not invalidate the order.

(4) The employer shall display a copy of the order
prominently at a place accessible to the affected employees at
each workplace named in the order. (5) An employer shall comply with a compliance order
issued in terms of subsection (1) within the period stated in
the order. (6) The Labour Commissioner may apply to the Labour
Court to enforce the compliance order if the employer has not
complied with the order and has not objected to the order in
terms of section 48(1). [s. 46]
48.–(1) An employer may object in writing to a compliance
order issued in terms of section 47 within thirty days of receipt
of that order. Compliance order
Objections to
compliance order

iting to a compliance
order issued in terms of section 47 within thirty days of receipt
of that order. Compliance order
Objections to
compliance order

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(2) The employer shall-
(a) serve the objection on the Labour Commissioner;
(b) serve a copy of the objection on any registered trade
union with members among the employees; and
(c) display a copy of the objection in a prominent place
accessible to the employees affected by the order. (3) The Labour Commissioner, on good cause, may condone
a late objection made in terms of subsection (1). (4) After considering any representations by the employer,
the employees or a registered trade union, the Labour
Commissioner-
(a) may confirm, modify or cancel an order;
(b) shall specify the period within which the employer
shall comply with any confirmed or modified order. (5) The Labour Commissioner shall serve a copy of the
order made under subsection (4) on-
(a) the employer;
(b) any registered trade union with members among the
employees affected by the order; and
(c) the employees affected by the order.

(a) the employer;
(b) any registered trade union with members among the
employees affected by the order; and
(c) the employees affected by the order.

(6) The failure to serve a copy of the order on the persons
stipulated in subsection (5)(b) and (c) shall not invalidate the
order. (7) Where the Labour Commissioner confirms or modifies
an order made under subsection (4), the employer shall comply
with that order within the period specified in that order. (8) The Labour Commissioner may apply to the Labour
Court to enforce the compliance order if the employer has not
complied with the order and has not lodged an appeal in terms
of section 49. [s. 47]
49.–(1) An employer may appeal to the Labour Court against
an order of the Labour Commissioner within thirty days of
receipt of the order. Appeals from
order of Labour
Commissioner

to the Labour Court against
an order of the Labour Commissioner within thirty days of
receipt of the order. Appeals from
order of Labour
Commissioner

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(2) Upon an application by the employer, the Labour Court
may, on such terms and conditions as it may impose, suspend
the order of the Labour Commissioner pending the final order
of the Labour Court or any other appeal against the decision
of the Labour Court. (3) The Labour Court, on good cause, may condone any
appeal made after expiry of the thirty days. (4) The Labour Court may confirm, modify or cancel an
order, and the order in respect of which is confirmed, modified
or cancelled shall specify the period within which the employer
shall comply with the confirmed or modified order. [s.

of which is confirmed, modified
or cancelled shall specify the period within which the employer
shall comply with the confirmed or modified order. [s.

48]
50.–(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who commits any
of the following acts commits an offence-
(a) hindering or obstructing a labour officer in the
performance of the officer’s functions or the exercise of
the officer’s powers;
(b) refusing or failing to answer, without good reason, any
question put by a labour officer in terms of section
45(1)(a)(vi) or (1)(c);
(c) refusing or failing to appear in terms of section
45(1)(b);
(d) refusing or failing to furnish any information, book,
document or object after being required to do so in
terms of section 45(1)(c);
(e) wilfully furnishing false and misleading information to
a labour officer;
(f) refusing or failing to comply with any lawful request of,
or lawful order by, a labour officer or any other person
performing a function in terms of this Act or any other
labour law;
(g) falsely claiming to be a labour officer. Offences in
relation to labour
officers

rforming a function in terms of this Act or any other
labour law;
(g) falsely claiming to be a labour officer. Offences in
relation to labour
officers

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(2) It shall not be an offence to refuse to answer a question
or produce any information, book, document or object where
there is a lawful ground for the refusal. [s. 49]
PART VII
LABOUR COURT
51.–(1) There shall be established a Labour Division of the
High Court. (2) The Labour Division of the High Court shall consist of-
(a) such number of Judges as the Chief Justice may consider
necessary, one of whom shall be designated by Chief
Justice as Judge In-Charge who shall head the Labour
Court and shall designate any Judge to be in charge of
any court zonal centre;
(b) such number of Deputy Registrars as the Chief Justice
may consider necessary; and
(c) two panels of assessors appointed in terms of
section 54.

e;
(b) such number of Deputy Registrars as the Chief Justice
may consider necessary; and
(c) two panels of assessors appointed in terms of
section 54.

(3) The Labour Division of the High Court shall be constituted
by a Judge sitting with at least two assessors nominated by the
presiding Judge from each of the panels appointed in terms of
subsection (2)(c) of this section, provided that, it shall not be
necessary for the Judge to sit with assessors-
(a) in application proceedings;
(b) where the parties to the dispute agree; or
(c) where it is necessary for the expeditious determination
of proceedings. (4) The decision of the Labour Court shall be made by the
Judge after taking into account the opinions of the assessors,
if any, and if the Judge does not agree with such opinions, the
Judge shall give reasons. (5) Proceedings of the Labour Division of the High Court
shall not be invalid for the reasons only that-
(a) the appointment of an assessor was defective;
Establishment
and constitution
of Labour Court
Acts Nos. 8 of 2006 Sch. 17 of 2010 s. 19
3 of 2020 s. 67

the appointment of an assessor was defective;
Establishment
and constitution
of Labour Court
Acts Nos. 8 of 2006 Sch. 17 of 2010 s. 19
3 of 2020 s. 67

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(b) after the commencement of the proceedings, the Court
proceeds without an assessor because-
(i) an assessor is unable to sit; or
(ii) the Judge of the Labour Court removes the
assessor from the proceedings in the interest of
the administration of justice. (6) Fees, cost or interest shall not be payable in respect
of any proceedings before the Court under the provisions of
this Act. (7) Notwithstanding subsection (6)-
(a) where any proceedings appear to the Court to be
frivolous or vexatious, the Court may, in its discretion,
order the party initiating such proceedings to defray the
general costs and interest and, in default of payment,
the said party shall be liable to imprisonment for such
a period not exceeding one month as may be ordered
by the court; and
(b) the general cost or interest may be imposed upon
the occasion of the trial and without any action or
proceeding for the recovery. [s. 50]
52.

and
(b) the general cost or interest may be imposed upon
the occasion of the trial and without any action or
proceeding for the recovery. [s. 50]
52.

Subject to the Constitution and the labour laws and over
any employment matter falling under common law, tortious
liability, vicarious liability or breach of contract within the
pecuniary jurisdiction of the High Court, the Labour Court
has exclusive civil jurisdiction over any matter reserved for its
decision by the labour laws. [s. 51]
53.–(1) In the performance of its functions, the Labour Court
shall have all the powers of the High Court, save that in making
a judgment, ruling, decision, order or decree in so far as it is
relevant, the Court may take into account or consider the need-
(a) to maintain a high level of domestic capital accumulation
with a view to increasing the rate of economic growth and
to provide greater employment opportunities;
Jurisdiction of
Labour Court
Act No. 8 of 2006 Sch. Powers of Labour
Court
Act No. 8 of 2006 Sch.

wth and
to provide greater employment opportunities;
Jurisdiction of
Labour Court
Act No. 8 of 2006 Sch. Powers of Labour
Court
Act No. 8 of 2006 Sch.

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(b) to maintain and expand the level of employment;
(c) to develop payment-by-result schemes, or other wage
incentive structures, which will induce an employee
to make greater effort and relate increases in labour
productivity;
(d) to prevent gains in the wages of the employees from
being affected adversely by unnecessary and unjustified
price increases;
(e) to preserve and promote the competitive position of
local products in the domestic market as well as in the
global market;
(f) to establish and maintain reasonable differentials in
rewards between different categorise of skills and levels
of responsibility;
(g) for the United Republic, to maintain a favourable
balance of trade and balance of payment;
(h) to ensure the continued ability of Government to finance
development programs and recurrent expenditure in
the public sector;
(i) to maintain a fair relation between the incomes of
different sectors of the community; or
(j) for any scientific or social matter of great importance
which the court may deem necessary and just to take
into account or consider.

ommunity; or
(j) for any scientific or social matter of great importance
which the court may deem necessary and just to take
into account or consider.

(2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1), on application
of any of the parties and after hearing such parties as desired
to be heard or on its own motion without such notice, the
Labour Court may at any stage transfer any matter submitted
and pending before it for trial or disposal:
Provided that, the matter is not resolved for the exclusive
jurisdiction of the Labour Court by labour laws to another
court of competent jurisdiction. (3) Where any matter has been transferred under subsection
(2), the competent court shall proceed to retry it or proceed
from the state at which it was transferred. [s. 52]

as been transferred under subsection
(2), the competent court shall proceed to retry it or proceed
from the state at which it was transferred. [s. 52]

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54.–(1) The panels of assessors referred to in section 51(2)(c)
shall be constituted as follows-
(a) an employer panel drawn from a list of names
nominated by the members of the Council representing
the interests of employers; and
(b) an employee panel drawn from a list of names
nominated by the members of the Council representing
the interests of employees. (2) The Judge Chairman may suspend a person from a panel
referred to in subsection (1)-
(a) where that person has resigned in writing and delivered
the resignation to the Registrar of the Labour Court;
(b) for misconduct inconsistent with the ethics of an
assessor;
(c) for inability to perform the functions of an assessor due
to illness or any other reason;
(d) where that person fails to attend a hearing without
permission of the Judge;
(e) where that person is declared bankrupt; or
(f) where that person is convicted of a criminal offence
and sentenced to imprisonment.

n of the Judge;
(e) where that person is declared bankrupt; or
(f) where that person is convicted of a criminal offence
and sentenced to imprisonment.

(3) Where the Judge Chairman or presiding Judge
suspends any assessor or person from a panel of assessors
constituting the Court, the Judge Chairman shall recommend
to the appointing authority for his removal from the roll of
assessors. [s. 53]
55.–(1) There shall be Deputy Registrars who shall exercise
powers and perform such duties as are conferred under-
(a) section 28(8) of the Judiciary Administration Act;
(b) Order XLIII of the Civil Procedure Code; and
(c) rules made by the Chief Justice under section 56. [s. 54]
Assessors
Acts Nos. 8 of 2006 Sch. 17 of 2010 s. 20
Deputy Registrars
Acts Nos. 8 of 2006 Sch. 3 of 2020
s. 68
Cap. 237
Cap. 33

er section 56. [s. 54]
Assessors
Acts Nos. 8 of 2006 Sch. 17 of 2010 s. 20
Deputy Registrars
Acts Nos. 8 of 2006 Sch. 3 of 2020
s. 68
Cap. 237
Cap. 33

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56.–(1) The Chief Justice, after consultation with the Minister,
shall make rules to govern the practice and procedure of the
Labour Court. (2) The rules shall, by notice, be published in the Gazette. [s. 55]
57. In any proceedings before the Labour Court, a party to the
proceedings may appear in person or be represented by-
(a) an official of a registered trade union or employers’
organisation;
(b) a personal representative of the party’s own choice; or
(c) an advocate. [s. 56]
58. Any party to the proceedings in the Labour Court may
appeal against the decision of that Court to the Court of Appeal
of Tanzania on a point of law only. [s. 57]
59.–(1) The Labour Commissioner may-
(a) refer any point of law, other than the point of law
referred to in paragraph (b), to the Labour Court-
(b) refer a point of law to the Court of Appeal if-
(i) there are conflicting decisions of the Labour Court
in respect of the same point of law; and
(ii) the parties to the proceedings in those decisions
have not appealed.

cting decisions of the Labour Court
in respect of the same point of law; and
(ii) the parties to the proceedings in those decisions
have not appealed.

(2) The Labour Commissioner shall serve any reference
under subsection (1) on the Council. (3) Any registered organisation or registered federation
with an interest in the subject matter of any reference under
paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) may apply to the Court to
which the reference is made to be joined as parties to the
proceedings. [s. 58]
Rules of Labour
Court
GN. No. 106 of 2007
Representation in
Labour Court
Appeals from
decisions of
Labour Court
References
by Labour
Commissioner to
Labour Court and
Court of Appeal
of Tanzania

epresentation in
Labour Court
Appeals from
decisions of
Labour Court
References
by Labour
Commissioner to
Labour Court and
Court of Appeal
of Tanzania

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PART VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
60.–(1) Subject to provisions of subsection (2), it shall be an
offence for any person to disclose any information relating to
the financial or business affairs of another person where that
information was acquired in the performance of any function
or the exercise of any power under this Act. (2) Subsection (1) shall not apply where the information is
disclosed in compliance with this Act-
(a) to enable a person to perform a function or exercise a
power under this Act;
(b) in accordance with any written law;
(c) for the purpose of the proper administration of this
Act;
(d) for the purposes of the administration of justice. [s. 59]
61.–(1) In any proceedings concerning a contravention of any
labour law, it shall be for the employer-
(a) to prove that a record maintained by or for that
employer is valid and accurate;
(b) who has failed to keep a record required by any labour
law, to prove compliance with any provision of those
laws.

employer is valid and accurate;
(b) who has failed to keep a record required by any labour
law, to prove compliance with any provision of those
laws.

(2) In any civil proceedings concerning a contravention of
a labour law-
(a) the person who alleges that a right or protection
conferred by any labour law has been contravened
shall prove the facts of the conduct said to constitute
the contravention unless the provisions of subsection
(1)(b) apply; and
(b) the party who is alleged to have engaged in the conduct
in question shall then prove that the conduct does not
constitute a contravention. [s. 60]
Confidentiality
Burden of proof

have engaged in the conduct
in question shall then prove that the conduct does not
constitute a contravention. [s. 60]
Confidentiality
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62. For the purposes of a labour law, a person who works for,
or renders services to, any other person is presumed, until the
contrary is proved, to be an employee, regardless of the form
of the contract, if any one or more of the following factors is
present-
(a) the manner in which the person works is subject to the
control or direction of another person;
(b) the person’s hours of work are subject to the control or
direction of another person;
(c) in the case of a person who works for an organisation,
the person is a part of that organisation;
(d) the person has worked for that other person for an
average of at least forty five hours per month over the
last three months;
(e) the person is economically dependent on the other
person for whom that person works or renders services;
(f) the person is provided with tools of trade or work
equipment by the other person; or
(g) the person only works for or renders services to one
person. [s.

person is provided with tools of trade or work
equipment by the other person; or
(g) the person only works for or renders services to one
person. [s.

61]
63.–(1) The Minister, after consultation with the Council, may-
(a) issue guidelines for the proper administration of this
Act;
(b) change or replace a guideline. (2) Any guideline or any change to, or replacement of, a
code or guideline shall be published in the Gazette. (3) A person interpreting or applying this Act shall take
into account any guideline published under this section. (4) Where a person departs from the guideline, that person
shall justify the departure. [s. 62]
64.–(1) It shall be an offence to contravene sections 36, 50, 60
or any other section of or rules made under this Act. Presumption as to
who is employee
Guidelines
Offences
Acts Nos. 8 of 2006 Sch. 17 of 2010 s. 21

or any other section of or rules made under this Act. Presumption as to
who is employee
Guidelines
Offences
Acts Nos. 8 of 2006 Sch. 17 of 2010 s. 21

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(2) It is an offence to-
(a) attempt to influence improperly a person who is
performing a function in terms of this law or any other
labour law;
(b) obtain or attempt to obtain any document by means of
fraud, false pretences, or by presenting or submitting a
false or forged document;
(c) pretend to be any person appointed in terms of this Act
or any other labour law;
(d) furnish false information knowing that the information
is false; or
(e) hinder, obstruct or disobey any lawful order issued by
a person performing a function in terms of this Act or
any other labour law. [s. 63]
65.–(1) A District Court which includes a Resident Magistrate’s
Court shall have jurisdiction to impose a penalty for an offence
under this Act. (2) A person convicted of any of the offences referred to in
section 64(1) shall be liable to-
(a) a fine not exceeding five million shillings;
(b) imprisonment for a period of three months; or
(c) both.

d to in
section 64(1) shall be liable to-
(a) a fine not exceeding five million shillings;
(b) imprisonment for a period of three months; or
(c) both.

(3) A person convicted of any of the offences referred to in
subsection (2) of section 64 shall be liable to-
(a) a fine not exceeding ten million shillings;
(b) imprisonment for a period of six months; or
(c) both. [s. 64]
66.–(1) The Minister, after consultation with the Council,
may make regulations and prescribe forms for the purpose of
carrying out or giving effect to the principles and provisions
of this Act. Penalties
Regulations

e regulations and prescribe forms for the purpose of
carrying out or giving effect to the principles and provisions
of this Act. Penalties
Regulations

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(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality
of the powers conferred by subsection (1) of this section, the
Minister may make regulations for or in respect of all or any of
the following matters-
(a) all matters stated or required in this Act to be prescribed;
(b) conduct of investigations by the Council;
(c) procedure for appointing members of the Council to
represent the interests of employers and employees;
(d) regulating the establishment and conduct of committees
of the Council
(e) appointment and discharge of Wage Board;
(f) regulating investigations, public hearings and
facilitation of negotiations by Wage Board;
(g) procedure for the suspension, cancellation, amendment
or suspension of a wage order;
(h) regulating the exercise of labour officers’ powers of
investigation and prosecution;
(i) regulating the issuing of compliance orders and
objections to those orders;
(j) regulating the removal of members, Commissioners,
mediators and arbitrators from office; or
(k) regulating annual reports of the Council and the
Commission. [s.

the removal of members, Commissioners,
mediators and arbitrators from office; or
(k) regulating annual reports of the Council and the
Commission. [s.

65]
67.–(1) For the purpose of this section, “repealed laws” means
the laws repealed under section 105 of the Employment and
Labour Relations Act. (2) The Labour Commissioner, Registrar of Trade Union,
Deputy Registrar of a Trade Union and labour officers
appointed under the repealed laws are deemed to be appointed
under this Act as the Labour Commissioner, Registrar of
Organisations, Deputy Registrar of Organisations and labour
officers respectively. [s. 66]
Savings and
transitional
provisions
Cap. 366

, Registrar of
Organisations, Deputy Registrar of Organisations and labour
officers respectively. [s. 66]
Savings and
transitional
provisions
Cap. 366

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SCHEDULE
OATHS OF OFFICE
(Made under section 21)
OATH FOR COMMISSIONERS
I, .................................................., having been appointed a Commissioner
of the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration, do swear/affirm
that I will discharge my functions without bias and will not directly
or indirectly reveal any information that comes into my possession
without the authorisation of the Commission or the Labour Court. SO HELP ME GOD
Sworn/Affirmed before me on this ....................day of ................20.......... .................................

abour Court. SO HELP ME GOD
Sworn/Affirmed before me on this ....................day of ................20.......... .................................

President
OATH FOR DIRECTOR, MEDIATOR OR ARBITRATOR
I,....................................................................................., having been
appointed a Director / Mediator / Arbitrator of the Commission for
Mediation and Arbitration, do swear/affirm that I will discharge my
functions without bias and will not directly or indirectly reveal any
information that comes into my possession without the authorisation
of the Commission or the Labour Court. SO HELP ME GOD
Sworn/Affirmed before me on this ....................day of ............. 20........... .................................... Judge of the High Court