Human Resource Manager interview on Labour Law Compliance
Interview Chamber 1. What does “weekly hours” refer to for a standard full-time employee in Tanzania?
A) 48 hours
B) 54 hours
C) 60 hours
D) 72 hours
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2. What is the maximum number of hours an adult employee may be required to work per week in a factory?
A) 40
B) 45
C) 50
D) None of these
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3. What is required by Tanzanian law for the health of workers in industrial settings?
A) Drainage system
B) Adequate lighting
C) Ventilation
D) All of these
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4. How many employees must a Tanzanian workplace have to require a canteen (under best practice guidelines and sectoral regulations)?
A) 200
B) 250
C) 300
D) 500
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5. What is the minimum number of contract workers required for a contractor to provide a canteen, as per Tanzanian best practices?
A) 150
B) 100
C) 50
D) 25
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6. What is the duration of paid maternity leave under Tanzanian labour law?
A) 6 weeks
B) 12 weeks
C) 24 weeks
D) None of these
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7. What is required by Tanzanian law for worker safety in factories and industrial settings?
A) Machinery should be fenced
B) No young person shall work at any dangerous machine
C) Provision for safe entry/exit and emergency routes
D) All of these
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8. Which institution in Tanzania is responsible for ensuring workplace safety and health?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Authority
C) WCF – Workers' Compensation Fund
D) Ministry of Education
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9. What is the minimum number of employees required before an employer must establish a canteen under Tanzanian OHSA regulations?
A) 100
B) 200
C) 250
D) 500
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10. What is the probation period allowed for a new employee under the Tanzanian Employment and Labour Relations Act?
A) 1 month
B) 3 months
C) 6 months
D) No probation
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11. Who is held responsible for workplace safety in an organization under Tanzanian law?
A) Office Clerk
B) Human Resources Officer
C) Employer
D) Labour Commissioner
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12. How many paid leave days is an employee entitled to in Tanzania after one full year of service?
A) 14 days
B) 21 days
C) 28 days
D) 30 days
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13. Which law governs the employment relationship between employers and employees in Tanzania?
A) Labour Act of 1999
B) Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2004
C) Occupational Safety Act, 2003
D) Worker Protection Act, 2000
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14. Can a 15-year-old child be legally employed in Tanzania?
A) Yes, in any job
B) No, it’s illegal
C) Yes, with special conditions
D) Only if they are relatives
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15. What is the mandatory employer contribution rate to NSSF (National Social Security Fund) in Tanzania?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20% (10% employer + 10% employee)
D) 25%
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16. How soon should a serious workplace injury be reported to OSHA in Tanzania?
A) Within 24 hours
B) Within 48 hours
C) After a week
D) End of the month
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17. Which fund provides compensation for work-related injuries in Tanzania?
A) Social Welfare Fund
B) Workers' Compensation Fund (WCF)
C) Pensioners Trust
D) Employees Emergency Aid
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18. In Tanzania, what is the minimum wage set by law based on?
A) Education level
B) Type of industry
C) Region of work
D) Gender
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19. What is the legal age for employment in Tanzania under the ELRA?
A) 12 years
B) 14 years
C) 15 years
D) 18 years
