Uganda Case Law

Emalu v Roofings Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 185 of 2017)

Emalu v Roofings Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 185 of 2017) [2023] UGIC 108 (23 August 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 185 of 2017

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Ebyau, Panel Member, Mugambwa, Panel Member, Mubuuke, Panel Member

The court found that the termination of the Claimant's employment was mutually agreed upon in anticipation of new employment with Roofing's Manufacturing Rwanda Ltd. The Claimant signed the termination letter and accepted the terms, including serving a four-month notice period. During this period, he remained under the jurisdiction of the Respondent, and any infractions admitted by the Claimant exonerated the Respondent from the obligation to conduct disciplinary proceedings. The Labour Officer exercised discretion to entertain the complaint despite late filing, making the matter properly bef…

Source excerpt

• Termination Of Employment
• Severance Pay
• Mutual Separation
• Disciplinary Procedure
• Jurisdiction Of Employer