RIGHTS OF CORPORATE EMPLOYEES IN UGANDA – AN APPRAISAL
AUTHORS – KABANGO JOHNMARK* & DR. RAJIV BHALLA**, *LL.M (MASTER OF LAWS) & **PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF LEGAL STUDIES, CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY, MOHALI (PUNJAB).
BEST CITATION – KABANGO JOHNMARK & DR. RAJIV BHALLA, RIGHTS OF CORPORATE EMPLOYEES IN UGANDA – AN APPRAISAL, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (4) OF 2024, PG. 437-441, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
Abstract
This research paper examines the rights of corporate employees in Uganda, focusing on legal protections, labor standards, and the enforcement of these rights within corporate entities. It explores the historical and socio-economic context shaping labor rights in Uganda and evaluates the impact of current legislation on employee welfare. By analyzing key laws, including the Employment Act and Labor Unions Act[1], this paper highlights critical areas such as minimum wage, health and safety, anti-discrimination policies, and the role of labor unions[2].Through a comparative approach, the study also considers challenges in implementing these rights and offers recommendations to strengthen protections for Ugandan corporate employees[3] This paper aims to contribute to ongoing discussions on labor rights, aligning Ugandan standards with international benchmarks to foster fair and ethical corporate practices.
Key Words: Fundamental Employee Rights, Corporate Employment, Legislation.
[1] See Employment Act 2006 and Labor Unions Act 2006, Cap. 1-2 (Uganda).
[2] International Labour Organization, “Global Labour Standards,” accessed November 7, 2024.
[3] Barya, J.J., The State of Labor Rights in Uganda (Kampala: Fountain Publishers, 2018), 45.