Lubega v Tropical Bank Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 354 of 2019)
Lubega v Tropical Bank Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 354 of 2019) [2024] UGIC 39 (6 September 2024)
The respondent unilaterally abolished the claimant's position, compelled him to reapply for a new role, and subsequently demoted him with a drastic salary reduction. These actions constituted a fundamental and repudiatory breach of the employment contract, removing the element of choice and consent from the employment relationship. The respondent failed to act fairly, transparently, or in accordance with fair labour practices, and did not provide adequate notice or justification for the restructuring. The intolerable working conditions created by the respondent's conduct, including the inabil…
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- Constructive Dismissal
- Unilateral Contract Variation
- Severance Pay
- Payment In Lieu Of Notice
- Unpaid Leave
- Certificate Of Service