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Ongima v New Uganda Securico Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 8 of 2021)

Industrial Court · [2023] UGIC 72 · 2023 Judgment for Claimant AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Labour dispute reference arising from Labour Dispute Ref No. LDLG/009 of 2021
Decision
Claimant awarded UGX 2,750,000 plus UGX 250,000 additional compensation, payable by 20 March 2023

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Holding

The Industrial Court entered judgment in favour of the claimant for UGX 2,750,000 following the respondent's unambiguous admission during cross-examination that this sum would satisfy the claim in full. The court applied Order 13 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules, which mandates entry of judgment where there is a clear admission of facts. The court awarded an additional UGX 250,000 as compensation under its statutory powers but declined to award costs, noting the respondent's cooperative conduct in seeking quick resolution and the absence of misconduct.

Outcome

Claimant awarded UGX 2,750,000 plus UGX 250,000 additional compensation, payable by 20 March 2023

Facts

The claimant brought a labour dispute reference against the respondent employer. During cross-examination, counsel for the respondent asked the claimant whether payment of UGX 2,750,000 would satisfy his claim in full. The claimant confirmed that it would. Counsel for the respondent then applied to the court to enter judgment for that amount. Counsel for the claimant did not object and additionally requested damages. The respondent's admission was made openly in court during the hearing.

Issues

  1. Whether judgment should be entered on the basis of the respondent's admission of the claimant's entitlement to UGX 2,750,000.
  2. Whether the claimant is entitled to additional compensation.
  3. Whether costs should be awarded to the claimant.

Orders

  • Award entered in favour of the claimant in the sum of UGX 2,750,000 to be paid on or before 20th March 2023.
  • Claimant awarded UGX 250,000 as additional compensation.
  • Each party to bear its own costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Judgment on Admission — Order 13 Rule 6 — Mandatory Entry Where Admission Clear and Unambiguous
Under Order 13 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules, where an admission of facts is clear and unambiguous, the court ceases to have discretion whether to enter judgment or not and must do so.
Employment & Labour — Additional Compensation — Statutory Power of Industrial Court
Under Section 8(2a)(d) of the Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Amendment Act 2020, the Industrial Court is empowered to make such orders as to costs and other reliefs as it may deem fit, including awards of additional compensation.
Employment & Labour — Costs in Labour Disputes — Principles for Award
In employment disputes, costs may be granted where there is some form of misconduct or the action is frivolous, vexatious, or abusive. Where a respondent seeks to resolve the matter quickly and is not culpable of misconduct, costs will not be awarded.

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