Uganda Case Law

Okullu and Another v Ocepa (Labour Dispute Reference 9 of 2022)

Okullu and Another v Ocepa (Labour Dispute Reference 9 of 2022) [2023] UGIC 70 (24 March 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 9 of 2022

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Musimbi, Panel Member, Kagoye, Lapenga

The court found that the relationship between the claimants and the respondent was not one of employment but rather that of independent contracting. The claimants were engaged for a fixed task (roof construction), were paid a fixed sum (25% of material costs), and the second claimant had the liberty to delegate work without the respondent's consent. The respondent did not exercise sufficient control over the claimants to establish an employment relationship. As such, the claim did not constitute a labour dispute within the meaning of the Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Act, 2006,…

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• Employment Relationship
• Jurisdiction Of Industrial Court
• Contract For Service Vs Contract Of Service
• Control Test
• Independent Contractor
• Labour Dispute Definition

Nile Fibre v Baguma

Nile Fibre v Baguma (Civil Appeal No. 8 of 2020) [2022] UGHCCD 86 (1 March 2022)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 8 of 2020

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court allowed an appeal, holding that Sarapio Tumusiime acted as an independent contractor, not an agent, so the appellant was not liable for the respondents' timber claim.

• Agency Law
• Vicarious Liability
• Independent Contractor
• Quantum Meruit
• Ostensible Authority
• Agency-law