Bukenya v Global Trust Bank (Labour Dispute 112 of 2014)

Observed later treatment

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Holding

The Industrial Court heard a labour dispute concerning employment termination and contractual benefits. The claimant alleged improper currency conversion rates for salary payments, denial of vehicle benefits, and wrongful termination. The respondent bank had been taken over by DFCU. Evidence was led on employment contracts, salary calculations, mortgage arrangements, and circumstances of termination. The court reserved judgment after hearing testimony from the claimant and a witness regarding the claimant's role and subsequent appointments.

Outcome

Judgment Reserved

Facts

Paul Micheal Bukenya was employed by Global Trust Bank under a contract providing for annual salary of USD 65,000 or equivalent in Uganda shillings, plus benefits including a vehicle. The claimant alleged the bank applied exchange rates lower than Bank of Uganda rates when converting his salary, failed to provide the promised vehicle benefit requiring him to use his personal vehicle, and charged interest on a mortgage contrary to agreement. In September 2009, the claimant signed a second employment contract on less favourable terms, which he claimed was under duress related to his mortgage obligations. The claimant was terminated on 29 October 2009, allegedly due to restructuring, though his role continued with successive appointees. The claimant disputed the exchange rates used, the vehicle benefit calculation, and the circumstances of his termination. By the time of hearing, Global Trust Bank had been taken over by DFCU, and the respondent's key witnesses were unavailable due to the bank's closure.

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