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Employment And Labour [2023] UGIC 104

Kamuhanda v Rigil Agro Tech (Labour Dispute Reference 255 of 2019)

Kamuhanda v Rigil Agro Tech (Labour Dispute Reference 255 of 2019) [2023] UGIC 104 (5 April 2023)

The Industrial Court found the claimant proved unpaid wages for March to July 2017, awarded UGX 25 million in wages and UGX 2.5 million in general damages, and denied other claims.

  • Unpaid Wages
  • Employment Contract Breach
  • General Damages
  • Statutory Entitlements
  • Leave Entitlements
  • Unpaid-wages
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Employment And Labour [2023] UGHCCD 67

Tushabe Chris v Uganda Railways Corporation

Tushabe Chris v Uganda Railways Corporation (Civil Suit No. 365 of 2019) [2023] UGHCCD 67 (17 March 2023)

The court found that the plaintiff's claim was statute barred under the Limitation Act, as the cause of action arose in 1992 and the suit was filed in 2019, far beyond the statutory limitation period. The purported acknowledgment relied upon by the plaintiff did not satisfy the legal requirements, as it was neither signed nor unequivocal, and thus could not revive the claim. The court emphasized that limitation laws are intended to ensure finality and prevent the revival of stale claims, and that the plaintiff's delay of 27 years was unjustifiable. Consequently, the court dismissed the suit w…

  • Limitation Periods
  • Acknowledgement Of Debt
  • Termination Of Employment
  • Statutory Entitlements
  • Repatriation Rights
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Employment And Labour [2019] UGIC 26

Mudoma Charles v Kenfreight (U) Ltd (Labour Dispute Claim 42 of 2015)

Mudoma Charles v Kenfreight (U) Ltd (Labour Dispute Claim 42 of 2015) [2019] UGIC 26 (19 July 2019)

The Industrial Court found the suspension and termination unlawful for lack of a disciplinary hearing and awarded damages, half pay, and interest.

  • Unlawful Suspension
  • Termination Without Hearing
  • General Damages
  • Special Damages
  • Statutory Entitlements
  • Unlawful-suspension
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Employment And Labour [2016] UGHCCD 20

Bubolo v Uganda Railways Corporation (HCT-00-CV-CS-0084 -2009)

Bubolo v Uganda Railways Corporation (HCT-00-CV-CS-0084 -2009) [2016] UGHCCD 20 (20 April 2016)

The High Court held that the plaintiffs were engaged on express casual or contract terms and failed to prove entitlement to terminal benefits. The suit was dismissed with costs.

  • Contract Of Service
  • Casual Employment
  • Terminal Benefits
  • Employment Contracts
  • Statutory Entitlements
  • Employment-law
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