Serumaga v Defence for Hire Security (Labour Dispute Reference 140 of 2021)
Serumaga v Defence for Hire Security (Labour Dispute Reference 140 of 2021) [2023] UGIC 73 (17 November 2023)
The court found that the Claimant resigned voluntarily, as evidenced by his resignation letter, which did not attribute the resignation to any unreasonable conduct by the Respondent. The claim for constructive dismissal was unsustainable, especially after the Claimant's counsel conceded the issue. The court held that remedies for constructive dismissal or unlawful termination were not available. However, the Claimant was entitled to unpaid wages for 15 days and accrued leave for one year, as these were statutory entitlements and the evidence was uncontested. Claims for work on public holidays…
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- Constructive Dismissal
- Resignation
- Unpaid Wages
- Accrued Leave
- General Damages