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Polygraph examinations: Can an employer dismiss an employee for refusing to undergo a polygraph examination

While a polygraph examination alone cannot conclusively determine employee misconduct, it can serve as corroborative evidence among other factors. But what happens when an employee refuses to undergo a polygraph test?

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Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

Medical Information in Employment Contracts

It is unlikely that employees will voluntarily submit medical information to employers. Employees run the risk of medical information being disclosed to third parties without their consent, as well as the possibility of workplace discrimination from their employers ..

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Controversy as Industrial Court insists employers must give reasons for terminating an employment contract

The Industrial Court has passed a controversial award insisting that employers must give reasons before an employment contract is terminated (Asiimwe Apollo v Law Development Centre). The award contradicts the Court of Appeal’s recent decision that an employer ma..

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