Uganda Case Law

Kaima v Brittania Allied Industries Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 7 of 2022)

Kaima v Brittania Allied Industries Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 7 of 2022) [2024] UGIC 11 (17 May 2024)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 7 of 2022

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Musimbi, Panel Member, Bigirimana penal member, Matovu

The Industrial Court's jurisdiction is derived from statute and is limited to matters referred to it under the Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Act, 2006. However, a counterclaim by an employer against an employee, arising from the same employment relationship and dispute as the main claim, constitutes a labour dispute within the meaning of the Act. The Court has jurisdiction to entertain such counterclaims as part of its referral jurisdiction, provided the dispute arises from the employment relationship and is properly before the Court. The claimant is not precluded from raising…

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• Jurisdiction Of Industrial Court
• Counterclaims In Labour Disputes
• Referral Jurisdiction
• Employment Contract Breach

Owinyi v Fresh Handling Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 60 of 2017)

Owinyi v Fresh Handling Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 60 of 2017) [2023] UGIC 122 (18 August 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 60 of 2017

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Wacha, Panel Member, Aciro Panel Member, Gidongo, Panel Member

The claimant admitted to transporting an unauthorized person in the respondent's ramp van, contrary to company policy and aviation safety rules. Although the police exonerated him of aiding a fugitive, he knowingly disregarded a lawful order prohibiting the transport of non-staff in company vehicles. The court found that the claimant was notified of the charges and given an opportunity to explain himself, satisfying the requirements of Section 66 of the Employment Act. The claimant's admission of the infraction rendered the right to a further hearing redundant, entitling the respondent to sum…

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• Summary Dismissal
• Fair Hearing
• Gross Misconduct
• Employment Contract Breach

Kamuhanda v Rigil Agro Tech (Labour Dispute Reference 255 of 2019)

Kamuhanda v Rigil Agro Tech (Labour Dispute Reference 255 of 2019) [2023] UGIC 104 (5 April 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 255 of 2019

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Matovu

The Industrial Court found the claimant proved unpaid wages for March to July 2017, awarded UGX 25 million in wages and UGX 2.5 million in general damages, and denied other claims.

• Unpaid Wages
• Employment Contract Breach
• General Damages
• Statutory Entitlements
• Leave Entitlements
• Unpaid-wages