Uganda Case Law

Uganda Post Limited v Mukadisi

Uganda Post Limited v Mukadisi (Civil Appeal 13 of 2022) [2023] UGSC 58 (29 November 2023)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 13 of 2022

Judge

Mwondha, JSC, Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza, JSC, Tuhaise, JSC, Mike Chibita, JSC, Elizabeth Musoke, JSC

The Supreme Court held that compensation for unlawful termination of employment is limited to payment in lieu of notice as stipulated in the contract, but general damages may also be awarded to address non-economic harm resulting from the manner of dismissal. The trial judge correctly declined to award salary and benefits for the unexpired term, restricting compensatory damages to one month's salary in lieu of notice. The award of UGX 150,000,000 as general damages was justified by the mental anguish, humiliation, and reputational harm suffered by the respondent due to the high-handed and pro…

Source excerpt

• Unlawful Termination
• General Damages
• Payment In Lieu Of Notice
• Contractual Notice Period
• Aggravated Damages
• Procedural Fairness