Uganda Case Law

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…

Source excerpt

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