Uganda Case Law

Serumaga v Defence for Hire Security (Labour Dispute Reference 140 of 2021)

Serumaga v Defence for Hire Security (Labour Dispute Reference 140 of 2021) [2023] UGIC 73 (17 November 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 140 of 2021

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Matovu

The court found that the Claimant resigned voluntarily, as evidenced by his resignation letter, which did not attribute the resignation to any unreasonable conduct by the Respondent. The claim for constructive dismissal was unsustainable, especially after the Claimant's counsel conceded the issue. The court held that remedies for constructive dismissal or unlawful termination were not available. However, the Claimant was entitled to unpaid wages for 15 days and accrued leave for one year, as these were statutory entitlements and the evidence was uncontested. Claims for work on public holidays…

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• Constructive Dismissal
• Resignation
• Unpaid Wages
• Accrued Leave
• General Damages

Serunjogi v International Justice Mission (Labour Dispute Reference No. 211 of 2016)

Serunjogi v International Justice Mission (Labour Dispute Reference No. 211 of 2016) [2021] UGIC 75 (9 April 2021)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference No. 211 of 2016

Judge

Katende, Panel Member, Ruhinda-Ntengye, J, Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Bwire, Panel Member, Nyacho, Panel Member

The court found that the Claimant was presented with two options: to resign by mutual agreement or to undergo disciplinary proceedings that could result in dismissal. The evidence did not establish that the Claimant was coerced or forced to sign the separation agreement; rather, he voluntarily chose to sign it, thereby terminating his employment by mutual agreement. The court held that the Claimant, having signed the agreement and accepted its benefits, is estopped from denying its validity or claiming coercion. The resignation was genuine and lawful, amounting to a valid termination of the e…

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• Constructive Dismissal
• Resignation
• Separation Agreement
• Termination Of Employment

Ouma Mudido v Oakwood Investments Ltd (Labour Dispute Reference No. 46 of 2015)

Ouma Mudido v Oakwood Investments Ltd (Labour Dispute Reference No. 46 of 2015) [2020] UGIC 25 (10 November 2020)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference No. 46 of 2015

The court found that the claimant voluntarily resigned from his employment by letter dated 16/09/2007, and there was no evidence that the resignation was rejected or that he was unlawfully terminated. The reasons for resignation were personal and not due to any unreasonable conduct by the employer. The court rejected the claim of constructive dismissal, finding no evidence of threats or harassment in the resignation letter or testimony. The claimant was not entitled to severance, overtime, general damages, or salary since termination. However, the court found that the claimant was entitled to…

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• Unlawful Termination
• Constructive Dismissal
• Resignation
• Employee Benefits
• Payment In Lieu Of Notice

Etuket v Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries (1996)Ltd (Labour Dispute Claim 272 of 2014)

Etuket v Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries (1996)Ltd (Labour Dispute Claim 272 of 2014) [2019] UGIC 5 (29 March 2019)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 272 of 2014

The Industrial Court held that the claimant’s voluntary resignation ended employment, so no hearing was required and claims for benefits failed.

• Resignation
• Constructive Dismissal
• Terminal Benefits
• Gratuity
• Repatriation
• Overtime Pay

Beinomugisha Boniface v Rakai Health Science Programme (Labour Dispute Claim 57 of 2016)

Beinomugisha Boniface v Rakai Health Science Programme (Labour Dispute Claim 57 of 2016) [2010] UGIC 1 (13 September 2010)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 57 of 2016

Judge

Ruhinda-Ntengye, J, Tumusiime-Mugisha, J

The Industrial Court held that the claimant voluntarily resigned, so there was no unlawful termination or available remedy. It also declined to deal with malicious prosecution.

• Resignation
• Termination Of Employment
• Malicious Prosecution
• Employment Contracts
• Termination-of-employment
• Constructive-dismissal