NYIRABWIZA v UNGUKA BANK Plc

NYIRABWIZA v UNGUKA BANK Plc

UNGUKA BANK Plc failed to notify the labour inspector in advance of the dismissal as required by Article 34 of Law No 13/2009, rendering the dismissal of Nyirabwiza Justine unlawful. However, the bank complied with the requirement to pay compensation in lieu of notice, so no further notice-related compensation is...

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Citation
RS/INJUST/RSOC 00011/2022/CA
Parties
Applicant: Nyirabwiza Justine; Respondent: UNGUKA BANK Plc
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
20 April 2023
Case Number
RS/INJUST/RSOC 00011/2022/CA
Procedural Posture
Labour Dispute / Appeal (review for Injustice)
Outcome
Partially allowed
Legal Topics
Unlawful Termination, Redundancy for Economic Reasons, Notice Period, Labour Inspector Notification, Compensation for Unfair Dismissal, Procedural Fairness in Termination
Labour Law Unlawful Termination Redundancy for Economic Reasons Notice Period Labour Inspector Notification Compensation for Unfair Dismissal Procedural Fairness in Termination

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Parties

Nyirabwiza Justine

Applicant

UNGUKA BANK Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour Dispute / Appeal (review for Injustice)

  1. 1 Whether Nyirabwiza Justine was unlawfully dismissed for economic reasons
  2. 2 Whether proper notice was given upon termination
  3. 3 Whether the labour inspector was notified in accordance with the law

Ratio Decidendi

UNGUKA BANK Plc failed to notify the labour inspector in advance of the dismissal as required by Article 34 of Law No 13/2009, rendering the dismissal of Nyirabwiza Justine unlawful. However, the bank complied with the requirement to pay compensation in lieu of notice, so no further notice-related compensation is due. Compensation for unfair dismissal is to be calculated on the net salary. Other claims for additional damages were not substantiated and were denied.

Court Disposition

Partially allowed

Orders

  • UNGUKA BANK Plc to pay Nyirabwiza Justine 2,867,832 Frw as compensation for unlawful dismissal.
  • UNGUKA BANK Plc to reimburse Nyirabwiza Justine 640,000 Frw previously paid to the bank under the prior judgment.