Cavendish University lecturer dismissed over dual employment

• A former Cavendish University lecturer was dismissed after being found to hold a dual full-time position at Makerere University.
• The Industrial Court upheld the dismissal, ruling that the lecturer's dual employment breached his contract with Cavendish University.
• The case highlights the importance of clear employment contracts in higher education institutions and the need for universities to comply with Ugandan laws governing employment contracts.

The court found that the lecturer's dual employment was a breach of his contract with Cavendish University.

A former lecturer at Cavendish University in Uganda, who had been employed full-time by Makerere University, was dismissed from his position after the university discovered the dual employment. The lecturer had challenged the dismissal in court, but the Industrial Court ultimately upheld the decision. According to the ruling, delivered by Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana and panel members Canon Amos Lapenga, Emmanuel Bigirimana, and Dr Oling Dawn Kerjew, the court found that the lecturer's dual employment was a breach of his contract with Cavendish University.

The case highlights the importance of clear employment contracts in higher education institutions. In Uganda, laws governing employment contracts are governed by the Employment Act and the Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Act. The court's ruling suggests that universities must carefully review their faculty employment contracts to ensure compliance with these laws. This is particularly relevant for lecturers who hold dual full-time positions, as seen in this case.

The implications of this ruling are significant for higher education institutions in Uganda. Lawyers advising universities on faculty employment contracts should take note of the court's decision and consider revising their contracts to reflect current laws and regulations. The ruling also underscores the need for transparency and accountability in university employment practices, particularly when it comes to dual full-time positions.

Lawyers advising higher education institutions in Uganda should watch for the implications of this ruling on faculty employment contracts, particularly those with dual full-time positions.

Source: Original reporting via The Observer Media Ltd.