Rwanda Case Law

NYIRABWIZA v UNGUKA BANK Plc

Court

Court of Appeal

Case number

RS/INJUST/RSOC 00011/2022/CA

Nyirabwiza Justine was unlawfully dismissed because UNGUKA BANK Plc failed to notify the Labour Inspector of the list of employees to be dismissed for economic reasons prior to her dismissal, treating the notification as a mere formality contrary to the law. However, the Bank complied with the law by paying compensation in lieu of notice, so no additional compensation for notice is due. Damages for unlawful dismissal are to be calculated on the basis of net salary.

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• Unlawful dismissal
• Notification to labour inspector
• Compensation in lieu of notice
• Damages for unlawful termination
• Procedural and counsel fees

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SONARWA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD v RUGINA

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RS/INJUST/RSOC 00001/2022/SC

The Supreme Court rejected SONARWA’s review application, upheld damages for Rugina Jason, and affirmed equal pay principles, salary prescription rules, and limits on unappealed grounds.

• Equal pay for equal work
• Unlawful dismissal
• Salary arrears
• Prescription of salary claims
• Damages for unlawful termination
• Procedural requirements for labour disputes

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SONARWA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD v RUGINA

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RS/INJUST/RSOC 00001/2022/SC

The Supreme Court dismissed SONARWA’s review application, upheld equal pay principles, found no salary prescription, and sustained the Court of Appeal’s award.

• Equal pay for equal work
• Salary discrimination
• Unlawful dismissal
• Prescription of salary claims
• Damages for unlawful termination
• Procedural requirements for labour disputes

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MITIMITUJE v. BANK OF KIGALI Ltd

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RSOCAA 0010/12/CS

The Supreme Court held that Bank of Kigali unlawfully dismissed an employee during restructuring, clarified average salary computation, and rejected tax deduction from damages.

• Unfair dismissal
• Computation of average salary
• Damages for unlawful termination
• Employment contract termination
• Employment certificate
• Procedural costs and counsel fees

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BIZIMANA v. CIMERWA Ltd

Court

High Court

Case number

R.S0C.A 0003/13/HC/RSZ

The High Court upheld a summary dismissal for gross misconduct, holding that Rwandan labour law does not require 48 hours’ notice or damages for failure to give it.

• Summary dismissal
• Gross misconduct
• Final settlement
• Notice requirements
• Damages for unlawful termination
• Labour-law

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