Uganda Case Law

Gyaviira Mutayomba v Four Ways Group of Companies (Labour Dispute Claim 51 of 2016)

Gyaviira Mutayomba v Four Ways Group of Companies (Labour Dispute Claim 51 of 2016) [2023] UGIC 39 (13 May 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 51 of 2016

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J

The Industrial Court held that the claimant’s dismissal was substantively and procedurally unlawful, and awarded severance, notice pay, unpaid leave, and general damages.

• Unlawful Dismissal
• Severance Pay
• Payment In Lieu Of Notice
• Annual Leave Entitlement
• General Damages
• Employer Employee Relationship

Airtel Uganda Limited v Katongole (Labour Dispute Appeal 13 of 2022)

Airtel Uganda Limited v Katongole (Labour Dispute Appeal 13 of 2022) [2023] UGIC 17 (6 February 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Appeal 13 of 2022

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Musimbi, Panel Member, Kagoye, Lapenga

The Industrial Court upheld a finding that Airtel’s dismissal of Peter Katongole was unlawful for unfair procedure, but reduced the leave award.

• Unlawful Dismissal
• Summary Dismissal Procedure
• Severance Pay
• Payment In Lieu Of Notice
• Annual Leave Entitlement
• Disciplinary Hearing Rights

Uganda Telecom Limited (In administration) v Abukhzam (Labour Dispute Appeal No. 36 of 2019)

Uganda Telecom Limited (In administration) v Abukhzam (Labour Dispute Appeal No. 36 of 2019) [2021] UGIC 46 (24 September 2021)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Appeal No. 36 of 2019

Judge

Ruhinda-Ntengye, J

The Industrial Court upheld findings of unlawful termination, sustained notice pay and severance, reduced leave pay, and set aside some compensation awards.

• Unlawful Termination
• Severance Allowance
• Annual Leave Entitlement
• Repatriation Benefit
• Compensation For Termination
• General Damages

Mugisha & Another v G4S Security Services Limited

Mugisha & Another v G4S Security Services Limited (CIVIL SUIT NO. 113 OF 2008 & 269 OF 2007) [2020] UGHCCD 199 (18 September 2020)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

CIVIL SUIT NO. 113 OF 2008 & 269 OF 2007

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court held the suit was not res judicata and awarded the plaintiffs unpaid overtime and weekly rest pay, but rejected claims for leave, sick pay, lunch breaks, and emergency leave.

• Overtime Pay
• Annual Leave Entitlement
• Weekly Rest Day
• Sick Leave
• Emergency Leave
• Discovery And Production Of Documents

St Kizito sss Bugolobi & Anor v Odyek (Labour Dispute Appeal No. 9 of 2014)

St Kizito sss Bugolobi & Anor v Odyek (Labour Dispute Appeal No. 9 of 2014) [2020] UGIC 26 (11 September 2020)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Appeal No. 9 of 2014

The Industrial Court dismissed claims for rent arrears, leave pay, and damages, but ordered payment of the full agreed settlement balance to the respondent.

• Unlawful Termination
• Rent Arrears
• Annual Leave Entitlement
• Damages
• Settlement Agreements
• Employment-law

Kandimaite v Centinary Bank (Labour Dispute Claim 24 of 2014)

Kandimaite v Centinary Bank (Labour Dispute Claim 24 of 2014) [2018] UGIC 5 (17 August 2018)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 24 of 2014

The court found that the claimant's resignation did not amount to constructive dismissal as there was no evidence of illegal, injurious, or repudiatory conduct by the respondent or its officers. The sour relationship between the claimant and his supervisor was attributed to differences in work methods and character, not to conduct meeting the threshold for constructive dismissal under section 65(1)(c) of the Employment Act. The closure of the claimant's cabinet and withdrawal of desk keys were actions taken during investigations and did not render him jobless or constitute a serious breach. T…

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• Constructive Dismissal
• Resignation Procedure
• Annual Leave Entitlement
• Disciplinary Process
• Termination Of Employment

Mbiika v Centinary Bank (Labour Dispute Claim 23 of 2014)

Mbiika v Centinary Bank (Labour Dispute Claim 23 of 2014) [2018] UGIC 11 (20 July 2018)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 23 of 2014

The court found that the claimant's resignation was not voluntary but precipitated by the respondent's denial of annual leave, which constituted a fundamental breach of contract under section 54 of the Employment Act. The supervisor's conduct, acting with delegated authority from senior management, was deemed to be conduct of the employer for purposes of section 65(1)(c). The respondent's failure to grant leave and subsequent disciplinary actions were unlawful, as the claimant was entitled to take leave and was denied a fair hearing. The court held that the claimant was constructively dismiss…

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• Constructive Dismissal
• Unlawful Termination
• Annual Leave Entitlement
• Severance Allowance
• Salary Loan Reimbursement
• General Damages

Attorney General v Patel

Attorney General v Patel (Criminal Appeal No. 271 of 1955, Case Stated.) [1955] EACA 274 (1 January 1955)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 271 of 1955, Case Stated.

Judge

O'Connor CJ, Rudd J

The court held that the respondent, though an employee, did not render 'continuous service' within the meaning of the Wages Regulation Order, as his attendance was intermittent and at his own discretion, with significant absences unaccounted for. The concept of 'full pay' could not be reasonably applied to a piece-worker earning above the minimum rate, and the statutory language did not clearly extend annual leave entitlements to such employment arrangements. The penal provision in question required clear legislative intent, which was lacking in this context. Therefore, the conditions of empl…

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• Wages Regulation
• Annual Leave Entitlement
• Piece Work Employment
• Statutory Interpretation