Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995, as amended to 2018
Employment Rights and Protection
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    The State shall endeavour to fulfil the fundamental rights of all Ugandans to social justice and economic development and shall, in particular, ensure that-
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    b. all Ugandans enjoy rights and opportunities and access to … work, ... (National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy, XIV)
Employment Rights and Protection
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    1. Parliament shall enact laws-
    a. to provide for the right of persons to work under satisfactory, safe and healthy conditions;
    b. to ensure equal payment for equal work without discrimination;
    c. to ensure that every worker is accorded rest and reasonable working hours and periods of holidays with pay, as well as remuneration for public holidays.
    2. Every person in Uganda has the right to practise his or her profession and to carry on any lawful occupation, trade or business.

    4. The employer of every woman worker shall accord her protection during pregnancy and after birth, in accordance with the law. (Art. 40)
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See Art. 137 "1. Any question as to the interpretation of this Constitution shall be determined by the Court of Appeal sitting as the Constitutional Court. …"
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Chapter 4 on Protection and Promotion of Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter 4 on Protection and Promotion of Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter 4 on Protection and Promotion of Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter 4 on Protection and Promotion of Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms.