Act 2000
Employment Act, 2000 (Act No. 6 of 2000)
Issued by Ministry of Labour
Effective: 1 Sep 2000
Plain-English summary
Sets minimum standards of employment. Requires a valid reason connected with capacity, conduct or operational requirements for dismissal (s. 57(1)), says filing a complaint or taking part in proceedings against an employer is not a valid reason (s. 57(3)(g)), and gives labour officers entry and inspection powers (s. 9). Commencement date taken from MalawiLII; the ministry's copy leaves it to a Gazette notice. Section 1 of the ministry's copy cites the Act as the 'Employment Act, 1999'.
Who it applies to
All industries
Topics
Employment & Whistleblowing
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Give a valid reason and fair procedure before dismissal | Ongoing | Ministry of Labour | official | |
Section 57(1) requires a reason connected with the employee's capacity or conduct or the undertaking's operational requirements, and s. 57(2) generally requires giving the employee a chance to respond. Filing a complaint or taking part in proceedings against an employer is not a valid reason (s. 57(3)(g)). If no reason is given, dismissal is presumed unfair (s. 61). |
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