Art. 128 & 134 Lei 13/2023 🇲🇿
Mozambique Notice Period & Unfair Dismissal Calculator
Estimate prior notice pay in lieu (*Aviso Previo*) and Labour Court damages for unlawful termination (*Despedimento Sem Justa Causa*) under Mozambican labour law.
Dismissal Dispute Parameters
MT
Salario base mensal Salarios de tramitacao (Capped at 6 mos)
Statutory Rules (Nova Lei 13/2023 Art. 134):
- Mandatory Notice Period: 30 Calendar Days (1 Month Salary)
- Unfair Dismissal Compensation: Double Statutory Severance Indemnity
- Salarios de Tramitacao: Back wages from dismissal to verdict (Up to 6 Mos)
- Minimum Award Floor: Cannot be less than 2 months base pay
Damages Assessment Summary
Total Damages & Indemnity Award
MT 0
Service Length: 0 Years
Notice Pay in Lieu (Aviso Previo): MT 0
Unfair Dismissal Indemnity (Art. 134): MT 0
Back Wages During Lawsuit (Tramitacao): MT 0
Protected Worker Penalty Uplift: None
Alternative Remedy Available: Judicial Reinstatement (Reintegracao)
📊 Statutory Breakdown Matrix
| Statutory Component | Amount / Metric |
|---|---|
| Notice Pay in Lieu (Aviso Previo) | -- |
| Unfair Dismissal Indemnity (Art. 134) | -- |
| Back Wages During Lawsuit (Tramitacao) | -- |
| Protected Worker Penalty Uplift | -- |
Tribunal Judicial: Labour claims must be formally submitted to the relevant Judicial District Court / Tribunal do Trabalho within 6 months of dismissal notification.
Unlawful Dismissal Protections in Mozambique
Double Indemnity Rule
Under Article 134, if an employer discharges a worker without just cause or fails to follow statutory disciplinary procedures, the financial indemnity awarded is double the standard severance rate per year of service.
Salarios de Tramitacao (Back Wages)
The employer must also pay all wages accrued between the date of termination and the delivery of the judicial decision, legally capped at a maximum of 6 months of salary.