Kizza Eric v The Executive Committee of Masaka Elders SACCO & 7 Others. (Labour Dispute Claim 58 of 2016)
Kizza Eric v The Executive Committee of Masaka Elders SACCO & 7 Others. (Labour Dispute Claim 58 of 2016) [2016] UGIC 25 (21 October 2016)
The court found that the 2nd to 8th respondents' term as Executive Committee members had expired in March 2015, and there was no lawful extension by the Commissioner Cooperatives or the General Assembly. Consequently, they were in office illegally and lacked authority to dismiss the claimant. The claimant's dismissal was void ab initio. Furthermore, the claimant was not afforded a fair hearing, as the letters inviting him to meetings did not specify allegations or provide him with the audit report, violating principles of natural justice. The employment relationship was irreparably broken, ma…
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- Unlawful Dismissal
- Natural Justice
- Contract Expiry
- Executive Committee Authority