Robinah Sajjabi V UCB (High Court Civil Suit No. 560 of 1996 ) (High Court Civil Suit No. 560 of 1996)
Robinah Sajjabi V UCB (High Court Civil Suit No. 560 of 1996 ) (High Court Civil Suit No. 560 of 1996) [2002] UGHC 58 (23 January 2002)
The court found that the defendant did not lawfully terminate the plaintiff's employment. Although the employer has the right to terminate employment, this must be done in accordance with the contract and personnel regulations. The plaintiff's contract required one month's notice or salary in lieu of notice for normal termination, and allowed summary dismissal only in cases of proven misconduct. The defendant suspended the plaintiff on suspicion of fraud but, after police investigations ended in her favour and no prosecution ensued, failed to either reinstate her or terminate her employment w…
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- Wrongful Termination
- Summary Dismissal
- Employment Contracts
- Employee Benefits
- Damages For Detention