Uganda Case Law

Sserunjogi v Guinness Transporters Limited Ta Safe Boda (Labour Dispute Reference 47 of 2022)

Sserunjogi v Guinness Transporters Limited Ta Safe Boda (Labour Dispute Reference 47 of 2022) [2024] UGIC 50 (16 August 2024)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 47 of 2022

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Musimbi, Panel Member, Bigirimana penal member, Matovu

The Supreme Court in Uganda Post Limited v Mukadisi clarified that general damages may be awarded in addition to payment in lieu of notice for unlawful termination, departing from earlier restrictive precedent. The Industrial Court found that the Respondent's termination of the Claimant was procedurally unfair, as the Claimant was not given sufficient notice, was denied access to the investigative report, and was not afforded a fair hearing. The Respondent conceded to procedural unfairness and compensated the Claimant for lack of disciplinary hearing, payment in lieu of notice, and severance…

Source excerpt

• Constructive Dismissal
• Unlawful Termination
• General Damages
• Procedural Fairness
• Compensation For Distress