Uganda Case Law

Oringo v Dede Farming Tractors Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference No. 08 of 2023)

Oringo v Dede Farming Tractors Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference No. 08 of 2023) [2025] UGIC 47 (7 July 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference No. 08 of 2023

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Namara, Panel Member, Bigirimana penal member, Lapenga

The court found that, although the Respondent raised a preliminary objection regarding its legal existence, employment law provides a broad definition of 'employer' that includes unincorporated associations and entities not formally registered. The evidence established an employment relationship between the Claimant and the Respondent, supported by a contract and consistent testimony. The Claimant was entitled to salary arrears for the period he demonstrably worked (December 2019 to September 2020), amounting to UGX 7,600,000 after accounting for payments received. The Respondent's objections…

Source excerpt

• Unpaid Wages
• Salary Arrears
• Definition Of Employer
• Employment Contract Validity
• General Damages
• Costs In Labour Disputes

Rex v Trivedy (Revision Case 1/1929)

Rex v Trivedy (Revision Case 1/1929) [1929] EACA 164 (1 January 1929)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Revision Case 1/1929

Judge

Crean, Actg J, Stephens, J

The East African Court of Appeal held that a partner in a firm fell within the definition of “employer” and upheld convictions for withholding wages, while reducing sentence in light of bankruptcy.

• Withholding Wages
• Definition Of Employer
• Liability Of Partners
• Withholding-wages
• Definition-of-employer
• Partner-liability