Ekodor Gabriel v Bidco Uganda Ltd and Ngwabibenard (Labour Dispute Reference No. 01 of 2024)
Ekodor Gabriel v Bidco Uganda Ltd and Ngwabibenard (Labour Dispute Reference No. 01 of 2024) [2024] UGIC 86 (25 September 2024)
The Industrial Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain claims for compensation arising from workplace injuries under the Workers Compensation Act, as such jurisdiction is exclusively vested in Magistrates Courts. The claimant's memorandum of claim includes compensation for injuries suffered during employment, which falls squarely under the Workers Compensation Act. In accordance with the Supreme Court's holding in Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka v Asha Chand, if a court lacks jurisdiction over any part of a claim, it lacks jurisdiction to try the entire case. The presence of additional claims under the E…
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- Jurisdiction Of Industrial Court
- Workers Compensation Act Scope
- Cause Of Action In Employment Disputes
- Preliminary Objection Procedure