Uganda Case Law

Birungi v NLS Waste Services (Labour Dispute 67 of 2014)

Birungi v NLS Waste Services (Labour Dispute 67 of 2014) [2017] UGIC 18 (11 April 2017)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute 67 of 2014

The court found that the claimant was lawfully granted maternity leave as per Section 56 of the Employment Act, 2006, and that the respondent's assertion of illegality due to lack of supervisor's signature was unfounded since the General Manager's approval sufficed. The termination of the claimant during maternity leave was unlawful because the respondent failed to follow the mandatory disciplinary procedure under Section 66 of the Employment Act, which requires explanation of charges and a hearing. The evidence presented, such as general warning emails and clock-in records, did not amount to…

Source excerpt

• Unlawful Termination
• Maternity Leave Rights
• Disciplinary Procedure
• Fixed Term Contracts

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Akankunda v Salam Vocational Education Centre Ltd (Labour Dispute Claim 41 of 2016)

Akankunda v Salam Vocational Education Centre Ltd (Labour Dispute Claim 41 of 2016) [2017] UGIC 16 (6 March 2017)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 41 of 2016

The Industrial Court of Uganda held that Akankunda Anne’s termination was unlawful because she was dismissed without a prior hearing and after probation had expired.

• Unlawful Termination
• Probationary Period
• Maternity Leave Rights
• Fair Hearing
• Remedies For Wrongful Dismissal
• Unlawful-termination

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