Uganda Case Law

Oriokot v Teso Anti-Corruption (Labour Dispute Reference No. 276 of 2019)

Oriokot v Teso Anti-Corruption (Labour Dispute Reference No. 276 of 2019) [2022] UGIC 42 (16 March 2022)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference No. 276 of 2019

Judge

Gidongo, Panel Member, Achiro, Panel Member, Rwomushana, Panel Member, Tumusiime-Mugisha, J

The Industrial Court found that the Labour Officer purported to resolve the complaint by conciliation, but there was no evidence that the conciliation process actually took place or that the claimant was given a fair opportunity to participate. The Labour Officer's decision was therefore not a valid determination under the Employment Act. As a result, the matter was improperly before the Industrial Court, as it was neither a proper reference nor a valid appeal. The appropriate course is for the Commissioner for Labour to appoint another Labour Officer to handle the complaint afresh. No order…

Source excerpt

• Labour Officer Jurisdiction
• Conciliation Process
• Reference Vs Appeal
• Termination Of Employment