Kemba v Mount Meru Millers (U) Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 2 of 2021)
Kemba v Mount Meru Millers (U) Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 2 of 2021) [2023] UGIC 56 (28 February 2023)
The Respondent's suspension of the Claimant without pay exceeded the statutory period and was unlawful under Section 63 of the Employment Act. The subsequent non-renewal of the contract was premised on this unlawful suspension, depriving the Claimant of his right to a fair hearing as required by Section 66. The Respondent failed to provide the Claimant with notice of allegations, an opportunity to defend himself, or access to the investigation report. The deduction of UGX 1,830,000 from the Claimant's remuneration for the lost tyre was not permitted under the Employment Act, especially as the…
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- Unlawful Termination
- Fair Hearing
- Severance Allowance
- Unlawful Salary Deduction
- Payment In Lieu Of Notice