Uganda Case Law

Achiro v Uganda Land Alliance (Labour Dispute Reference 179 of 2015)

Achiro v Uganda Land Alliance (Labour Dispute Reference 179 of 2015) [2024] UGIC 22 (1 March 2024)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 179 of 2015

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Musimbi, Panel Member, Kagoye, Lapenga

The court found that the Respondent unlawfully suspended the Claimant for a period exceeding the statutory four weeks without pay, failed to communicate the outcome of investigations or disciplinary proceedings, and did not provide a termination letter or notice. The Respondent's conduct amounted to a fundamental breach of the employment contract, destroying the implied duty of trust and confidence, and thus constituted constructive dismissal. The Claimant was entitled to half pay for one month of suspension, payment in lieu of notice, severance pay for the period worked, general damages for…

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• Unlawful Suspension
• Constructive Dismissal
• Termination Without Notice
• Severance Pay
• General Damages
• Procedural Fairness

Adilo v Afro-plast Enterprises Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 244 of 2019)

Adilo v Afro-plast Enterprises Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 244 of 2019) [2023] UGIC 42 (30 May 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 244 of 2019

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Matovu

The Industrial Court awarded UGX 6,902,000 in general damages for improper suspension leading to loss of employment, and ordered costs against the employer.

• Unlawful Suspension
• General Damages
• Statutory Remedies
• Procedural Irregularity
• Employment-law
• Unlawful-suspension

Lusiba v National Water and Sewerage Corporation (Labour Dispute Reference No. 160 of 2016)

Lusiba v National Water and Sewerage Corporation (Labour Dispute Reference No. 160 of 2016) [2020] UGIC 7 (12 February 2020)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference No. 160 of 2016

Judge

Ruhinda-Ntengye, J, Tumusiime-Mugisha, J

The Industrial Court of Uganda found the claimant’s suspension unlawful and denied him fair hearing, awarding UGX 1.5 million in general damages.

• Unlawful Suspension
• Fair Hearing
• Termination Of Employment
• Disciplinary Procedure
• Unlawful-suspension
• Fair-hearing

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)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 42 of 2015

Judge

Ruhinda-Ntengye, J, Tumusiime-Mugisha, J

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

Bushenyi District Administration v Katorobo

Bushenyi District Administration v Katorobo (CIVIL APPEAL NO. HCT-05-CV-CA-NO.001-2002) [2013] UGHCCD 109 (29 August 2013)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

CIVIL APPEAL NO. HCT-05-CV-CA-NO.001-2002

High Court appeal over an employee’s suspension, damages, and natural justice. The court upheld the award, finding the respondent was entitled to a hearing and proved his losses.

• Unlawful Suspension
• Natural Justice
• Damages Assessment
• Employment Relationship
• Pleading And Proof Of Special Damages
• Unlawful-suspension

Namatome v M/S Great Seas & ( U) Ltd

Namatome v M/S Great Seas & ( U) Ltd (Civil Suit No. 103 of 2009) [2011] UGHC 166 (29 November 2011)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 103 of 2009

Judge

Mwangusya, J

The court found that the plaintiff was unlawfully dismissed from employment by the defendant. The purported suspension did not comply with statutory requirements under the Employment Act, as it was not pending an inquiry, was without pay, and was indefinite. The absence of a signed contract for 2009 did not negate the existence of an employment relationship, as the plaintiff continued to work for remuneration. The defendant's actions amounted to termination, entitling the plaintiff to compensation in lieu of notice, general damages, and punitive damages. The counterclaim for recovery of lost…

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• Wrongful Dismissal
• Unlawful Suspension
• Employment Contract
• Compensation In Lieu Of Notice
• Punitive Damages