Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/04/2014 -- Uganda's social security system only covers a small proportion of the population. The majority of workers and their families are not covered under the country's social security system, however, the government plans to introduce new social security benefits. The government is planning to include maternity and unemployment benefits, health insurance, funeral grants ,and school fees for the children of workers. The two important formal social security schemes in Uganda are the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Public Service Pension Scheme.

Report Highlights

- Uganda's social security system only covers a small portion of the population
- The government is planning to include maternity and unemployment benefits; health insurance; funeral grants; and school fees for the children of workers
- The social security system comprises a set of state and compulsory benefits that protect employees against the risks of old age, death, long-term disability, short-term sickness and occupational accidents and diseases
- Personal development opportunities, subsidized transport, work-life balance, company cars, company accommodation and educational assistance are some benefits that form private benefits in Uganda

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Report Scope

This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in Uganda:

- It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
- It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death in service benefits, long-term disability benefits, short-term sickness, workmen's compensation, maternity and paternity benefits, leaves and holidays, overtime compensation
- It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in Uganda

Reasons to Get this Report

- Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to Uganda's employee benefits
- Assess the Uganda's employee benefits market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
- Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in Uganda
- Gain insights into key organizations governing Uganda's employee benefits, and their impact on companies

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