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Are Employers Legally Obligated To Provide Employment References For Former Employees?
An employment reference is an in-depth document or letter that is typically provided by a previous employer or supervisor. It offers invaluable and detailed insight into a professional's work performance, skills, abilities, and suitability for a new job role. Employment reference is a powerful tool for employers to verify the information provided by candidates and make informed hiring decisions. It ensures whatever the candidate has mentioned in their resume is true, and their past employer can back that information.
Nigeria Employment
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Sexual Harassment: Equal Protection For Male Employees And The Inadequacy Of Informal Resolution
A South African Labour Court ruling confirms that male employees are equally protected under sexual harassment laws, even when the perpetrator is female. The judgment emphasizes that employers must treat such complaints with appropriate gravity and cannot rely solely on informal resolution mechanisms when serious harassment occurs. This case establishes critical precedents for workplace harassment policies and employer liability.
South Africa Employment
E
ENS
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Can An Employer Suspend An Employee Indefinitely Without Pay? A Review Of The National Industrial Court Of Nigeria’s Decision In Mr James Dada v. Dee-Pee Global Packaging Limited (Unreported Suit No. NICN/IB/31/2022) Judgment Delivered By Hon. Justice J.D. Peters On 13 January 2025
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria recently addressed whether employers can suspend employees indefinitely without pay, reiterating established legal principles while clarifying the narrow circumstances under which unpaid suspension is permissible. This case provides critical guidance on the boundaries of employer disciplinary powers and the contractual requirements necessary to withhold employee compensation during suspension periods.
Nigeria Employment
AS
Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
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EU Pay Transparency Directive: Practical Briefing For International Employers
The EU Pay Transparency Directive's transposition deadline has passed with most Member States failing to implement national legislation, creating a fragmented legal landscape that exposes employers to immediate compliance risks. Despite delayed national implementation, the Directive's underlying obligations are already shaping legal exposure through direct effect and directive-consistent interpretation. Employers face complex requirements spanning pre-employment salary disclosure, in-employment transparency
Worldwide Employment
MB
Mayer Brown
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Health & Safety

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Can An Estate Residents’ Association Or Its Security Service Provider Be Liable For A Burglary In The Estate? A Review Of The High Court’s Decision In Obioha v. The Registered Trustees Of Osborne Estate Property Owners & Residents Association, Lagos & Anor (Judgment Delivered On 4 May 2026 By Hon. Justice K.A. Ajose (Mrs))
A Lagos High Court has ruled that estate residents' associations and their security service providers can be held liable in negligence when security protocol failures result in property loss. The judgment establishes critical precedents regarding duty of care, protocol enforcement, and the shared responsibility framework governing gated community security in Nigeria.
Nigeria Litigation
AS
Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
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Contract of Employment

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Are Employers Legally Obligated To Provide Employment References For Former Employees?
An employment reference is an in-depth document or letter that is typically provided by a previous employer or supervisor. It offers invaluable and detailed insight into a professional's work performance, skills, abilities, and suitability for a new job role. Employment reference is a powerful tool for employers to verify the information provided by candidates and make informed hiring decisions. It ensures whatever the candidate has mentioned in their resume is true, and their past employer can back that information.
Nigeria Employment
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Can An Employer Suspend An Employee Indefinitely Without Pay? A Review Of The National Industrial Court Of Nigeria’s Decision In Mr James Dada v. Dee-Pee Global Packaging Limited (Unreported Suit No. NICN/IB/31/2022) Judgment Delivered By Hon. Justice J.D. Peters On 13 January 2025
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria recently addressed whether employers can suspend employees indefinitely without pay, reiterating established legal principles while clarifying the narrow circumstances under which unpaid suspension is permissible. This case provides critical guidance on the boundaries of employer disciplinary powers and the contractual requirements necessary to withhold employee compensation during suspension periods.
Nigeria Employment
AS
Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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Employment Disputes In Nigeria: Legal Guide For Multinational Companies
Nigeria's labour laws combine colonial-era statutes with modern legislation, creating a complex framework for employment disputes. Multinational companies entering this rapidly growing market must navigate wrongful dismissal claims, wage disputes, and discrimination issues while ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Court's jurisdiction and constitutional employment protections.
Nigeria Employment
TT
The Trusted Advisors
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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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Are Employers Legally Obligated To Provide Employment References For Former Employees?
An employment reference is an in-depth document or letter that is typically provided by a previous employer or supervisor. It offers invaluable and detailed insight into a professional's work performance, skills, abilities, and suitability for a new job role. Employment reference is a powerful tool for employers to verify the information provided by candidates and make informed hiring decisions. It ensures whatever the candidate has mentioned in their resume is true, and their past employer can back that information.
Nigeria Employment
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
Article
EU Pay Transparency Directive: Practical Briefing For International Employers
The EU Pay Transparency Directive's transposition deadline has passed with most Member States failing to implement national legislation, creating a fragmented legal landscape that exposes employers to immediate compliance risks. Despite delayed national implementation, the Directive's underlying obligations are already shaping legal exposure through direct effect and directive-consistent interpretation. Employers face complex requirements spanning pre-employment salary disclosure, in-employment transparency
Worldwide Employment
MB
Mayer Brown
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