Uganda's Employment Act requires employers to give employees written particulars of employment. A clear contract prevents misunderstandings and disputes.
Essential terms
- Names of employer and employee
- Job title, duties and place of work
- Start date and contract type: permanent, fixed term or casual
- Wages, payment frequency, allowances and deductions such as PAYE and NSSF
- Working hours and overtime
- Annual leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave
- Probation period
- Notice period and termination procedures
- Disciplinary procedure
Useful additional clauses
- Confidentiality
- Intellectual property ownership
- Conflict of interest
- Reasonable non solicitation clauses
- Data protection
- Dispute resolution
Tips for employees
Read before signing, ask about anything unclear, keep a signed copy and check that NSSF contributions are remitted.
Tips for employers
Use templates reviewed by a lawyer, keep records and update contracts when roles or laws change.
This article is general legal information, not legal advice. Consult an advocate about your specific situation.
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