UMULISA v SANLAM VIE Plc

UMULISA v SANLAM VIE Plc

The court found that the applicant's dismissal was unlawful because the employer relied solely on unmet performance targets without considering external factors (notably COVID-19) or providing adequate support, and failed to demonstrate that the targets were realistically achievable under the circumstances. The...

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Citation
RSOCA 003402023/HC/KG
Parties
Applicant: Umulisa Bateta Chantal; Respondent: SANLAM VIE Plc
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
30 October 2024
Case Number
RSOCA 003402023/HC/KG
Procedural Posture
Labour Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed; lower court decision reversed
Legal Topics
Unlawful Dismissal, Performance Targets, Employment Contract Termination, Damages for Wrongful Dismissal
Source Language
rw
Labour Law Unlawful Dismissal Performance Targets Employment Contract Termination Damages for Wrongful Dismissal

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Parties

Umulisa Bateta Chantal

Applicant

SANLAM VIE Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the dismissal of Umulisa Bateta Chantal was unlawful
  2. 2 Whether performance targets alone justify dismissal
  3. 3 Entitlement to damages for unlawful dismissal

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant's dismissal was unlawful because the employer relied solely on unmet performance targets without considering external factors (notably COVID-19) or providing adequate support, and failed to demonstrate that the targets were realistically achievable under the circumstances. The applicant is entitled to damages and reimbursement of legal costs.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; lower court decision reversed

Orders

  • SANLAM VIE Plc to pay Umulisa Bateta Chantal Rwf 7,753,275 as damages for unlawful dismissal
  • SANLAM VIE Plc to pay Rwf 860,000 for legal costs and court fees