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)
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