Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when I got an offer of another job so I resigned to join the new place. A week later my appointment was terminated and I was to be paid one month salary in lieu and I'm yet to get paid,...
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 applicable for employers. We at...
What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an employment situation in Nigeria where an employee is dismissed from his/her role, and this dismissal is unfair due to the reason given not being a sufficient one, or if the employer did not follow the correct process for...
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...
Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd Date of Judgment: July 15, 2016 Court: National Industrial Court of Nigeria – Lagos Division Representation: F.O Abass with F.M Sarumoh for Applicant Ifeomah C. Odo (Mrs) for Respondent Facts of the Case The applicant in this case – Mr Emmanuel Onuhikemi was employed...
Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we will examine what employers in Nigeria need to consider from a legal perspective in Nigeria. Hopefully if you are reading this article you are an employer in Nigeria who has already set up their business, and is planning...
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 sustain injuries arising from accident...
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...
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 Compensation Act. Some of the key features of the...
Question: “My employer has not paid my last month's salary and can't specify the date of payment, what are my options?” If your employer fails to pay your salary or is late in paying your salary, then you should know that this is legally a breach...
