About the Law This Act of the Federal Republic of Nigeria repeals the Workmen’s Compensation Act Cap. W6, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. It makes comprehensive provisions for payment of compensation to employees who suffer from occupational diseases or...
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If you are reading this article, then the chances are that you or someone you know has stopped working for an employer, but is still being owed salary and other benefits. We would love to say that this is a very rare...
In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a deduction on their payslip every month which is classed as ‘pension contribution’. A lot know what it is, and what it is for, but some are still unsure. This article is to explain a bit more about the Pension law in Nigeria...
Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act The Employee Compensation Act was an important piece of legislation passed in order to provide for employees who were injured, disabled, or died during the course of their employment. The Act replaced the Workmen’s...
QUESTION: I am a banker currently working with a Nigerian bank. Before my appointment, I was made to sign a 2yr bond that ensures I work with the bank for a minimum of 2 years before my exit or pay N2m upon termination of the appointment. Owing to the desperation...
The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act is the primary legislation which deals with the relationship between an employer and its employees. It contains quite a number of provisions which govern this relationship dynamic, and also all the regulatory processes...
