LETA Y’U RWANDA vs. MUGIRASONI
The deceased, Mugirwanake Marcel, was a permanent employee of the Ministry of Defence/Reserve Force, as evidenced by three years of continuous monthly payments. The Ministry was legally obliged to register him for social security (RSSB) and pay contributions. Its failure to do so makes it liable to pay compensation equivalent to what RSSB would have paid to the dependents. The calculation must be based on the average salary of the last three months, with percentages allocated to the widow and children as per the law. SONARWA is only liable for the insurance payout as per contract. No party is…
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- Employment contract status (permanent vs casual)
- Employer’s obligation to register employees for social security
- Calculation of compensation for work-related death
- Insurance payout obligations
- Procedural law on evidence and burden of proof