The court held that Okech Johnson’s dismissal was substantively justified for misconduct, but procedurally unfair because he was not given a proper disciplinary hearing.
Owino Raanga v Board of governors Loard's mead & Anor (Labour Dispute Appeal No. 20 of 2016) [2019] UGIC 43 (5 July 2019)
Court
Industrial Court of Uganda
Case number
Labour Dispute Appeal No. 20 of 2016
The appellant failed to discharge the burden of proving that his oral employment contract was for five years rather than four, and failed to substantiate claims for salary arrears, gratuity, PAYE, and NSSF beyond what was already paid or remitted. The evidence showed the contract was for a fixed term of four years, which expired by effluxion of time, and the respondent was under no obligation to renew it or provide reasons for non-renewal. The Labour Officer properly evaluated the evidence and applied the relevant statutory provisions, including the Employment Act and NSSF Act. The appellant,…