Uganda Local Government Association v Kibira & 4 Ors (Labour Dispute Appeal No. 26 of 2016)
Uganda Local Government Association v Kibira & 4 Ors (Labour Dispute Appeal No. 26 of 2016) [2018] UGIC 23 (12 January 2018)
The Industrial Court held that the Labour Officer erred in treating successive contracts as continuous for purposes of notice periods, which should be determined by the terms of each contract and section 58 of the Employment Act. Continuous service is relevant for calculating benefits such as gratuity and termination grant, which are distinct entitlements under the staff regulations and contracts. The court found that the calculation of quantum for gratuity was properly evaluated by the Labour Officer and upheld the award. Repatriation costs were only payable to those who had served at least…
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- Unfair Termination
- Gratuity Entitlement
- Termination Grant
- Severance Allowance
- Repatriation Costs
- Payment In Lieu Of Notice