Namatome v M/S Great Seas & ( U) Ltd
Namatome v M/S Great Seas & ( U) Ltd (Civil Suit No. 103 of 2009) [2011] UGHC 166 (29 November 2011)
The court found that the plaintiff was unlawfully dismissed from employment by the defendant. The purported suspension did not comply with statutory requirements under the Employment Act, as it was not pending an inquiry, was without pay, and was indefinite. The absence of a signed contract for 2009 did not negate the existence of an employment relationship, as the plaintiff continued to work for remuneration. The defendant's actions amounted to termination, entitling the plaintiff to compensation in lieu of notice, general damages, and punitive damages. The counterclaim for recovery of lost…
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- Wrongful Dismissal
- Unlawful Suspension
- Employment Contract
- Compensation In Lieu Of Notice
- Punitive Damages