Daniel Kyamugisha v Mutungo Executive Hotel Ltd and Uganda Revenue Authority (Civil Suit No. 285 of 2019) [2025] UGHC 293 (14 April 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit No. 285 of 2019
Judge
Boniface Wamala, J
The plaintiff was employed by the 2nd defendant on a probationary contract that expressly allowed for termination without notice or hearing upon unfavorable background checks. The 2nd defendant conducted background checks, including soliciting information from the 1st defendant, which led to the plaintiff's dismissal. The court found that the contract was a probationary one as defined by the Employment Act, and the dismissal was lawful under both the contract and the statute. The plaintiff was given an opportunity to respond to the allegations, satisfying the requirements of natural justice u…