EXAMINING THE ENTITLEMENT OF A LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE TO A DECEASED'S PENSION, GRATUITY & SURVIVOR'S BENEFIT: A CASE STUDY OF LYDIA HATEGA v. ATTORNEY GENERAL & ADMINISTRATOR GENERAL (LABOUR DISPUTE CLAIM NO. 019 of 2014)"
INTRODUCTION In Uganda's public service sector, employees receive retirement benefits in the form of Pension and Gratuity, with the amount varying based on their rank and salary scale. Pension is typically paid upon retirement, while Gratuity is disbursed at the end of the employee's service, regardless of their retirement status. As former Ugandan Minister of Public Service, Henry Kajura once said, "Pension and Gratuity are crucial retirement benefits that provide financial security for public service employees and their families." With effect from 25 th March 1994, a deceased public servant’s legal representative is entitled to a survivor’s benefit under the Pension (Amendment) Statute No. 4/1994. This blog sheds light on which public servant is entitled to pension, under what circumstances, and whether a deceased public servant’s legal representative is entitled to his or her pension, death gratuity and survivor’s benefit. SUMMARY OF THE CASE The Claim...