Uganda Case Law

Kizito v Finca (U) Ltd (Labour Dispute 57 of 2017)

Kizito v Finca (U) Ltd (Labour Dispute 57 of 2017) [2019] UGIC 48 (25 September 2019)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute 57 of 2017

The court found that the Claimant's employment contract was uniquely subject to the approval and ongoing regulation of the Bank of Uganda under the Micro Finance Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2003. The withdrawal of regulatory approval and subsequent removal of the Claimant from his position by the Central Bank rendered the contract impossible to perform and frustrated by operation of law. The Respondent was left with no legal obligation to continue the employment relationship or provide work. The court further held that the right to a fair hearing and disciplinary procedures under Article…

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• Unlawful Dismissal
• Contract Frustration
• Fit And Proper Criteria
• Regulatory Approval
• Fair Hearing
• Termination Procedure

Nafuna v Dott Services Limited (Labour Dispute Claim 14 of 2014)

Nafuna v Dott Services Limited (Labour Dispute Claim 14 of 2014) [2019] UGIC 29 (30 April 2019)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 14 of 2014

Judge

Ruhinda-Ntengye, J, Tumusiime-Mugisha, J

The Industrial Court held that the claimant was an employee, not a subcontractor, and that her dismissal was substantively justified but procedurally unfair.

• Employment Status
• Summary Dismissal
• Leave Entitlement
• Termination Procedure
• Employment-status
• Summary-dismissal

Odeke & 5 Ors Vs Ibero (U) Ltd

Odeke & 5 Ors Vs Ibero (U) Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 0100 of 2011) [2018] UGCA 119 (16 November 2018)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 0100 of 2011

The Court of Appeal upheld summary dismissal of six security guards after a company machine went missing and they refused to explain. Overtime and public holiday claims also failed.

• Summary Dismissal
• Natural Justice
• Breach Of Employment Contract
• Overtime Claims
• Special Damages
• Termination Procedure

Kalundi v Pano Eastern Africa Limited & 2 Others (Labour Dispute Claim 2 of 2014)

Kalundi v Pano Eastern Africa Limited & 2 Others (Labour Dispute Claim 2 of 2014) [2016] UGIC 31 (19 October 2016)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 2 of 2014

Judge

Ruhinda-Ntengye, J, Tumusiime-Mugisha, J

The Industrial Court held that the claimant’s walkout from a key meeting amounted to gross insubordination and lawful summary dismissal, but rejected the counterclaim.

• Summary Dismissal
• Gross Misconduct
• Insubordination
• Contract Of Service
• Termination Procedure
• Counterclaim For Misappropriation

Mukooli v The New Forest Co.Ltd

Mukooli v The New Forest Co.Ltd (Civil Suit No. 173 of 2008) [2015] UGHCCD 23 (24 March 2015)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 173 of 2008

The court found that the employment relationship was governed by a written contract which expressly allowed the employer to terminate the contract by giving three months' written notice or payment in lieu thereof. The defendant opted for payment in lieu of notice, which the plaintiff accepted and acknowledged. The court held that, in the absence of evidence of coercion or force in accepting the payment, the termination was effected in accordance with the contract. The court further noted that the employer's right to terminate under such a clause cannot be fettered by the court, provided the c…

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• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Contracts
• Payment In Lieu Of Notice
• Termination Procedure

Emomeri v Shell (U) Limited

Emomeri v Shell (U) Limited (Civil Suit 440 of 1994) [1995] UGHC 40 (17 March 1995)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 440 of 1994

Judge

Egonda-Ntende, J

The High Court held that Julius Emomeri’s employment was lawfully terminated for gross insubordination and dismissed his claims for damages and future benefits.

• Wrongful Termination
• Termination Procedure
• Employee Benefits
• Notice Period
• Severance Pay
• Special Damages