Nigeria: Employment and HR

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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
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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
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Global Employment Law Decisions Reshaping Workforce Management In Nigeria
Courts across Africa and beyond are issuing rulings that redefine who qualifies as an employee, determine which country's court has jurisdiction for disputes, and assess whether AI-driven hiring or termination could expose companies to liability. For organizations operating in Nigeria or managing cross-border operations, these decisions have significant implications for their employee management and relationships.
Nigeria Employment
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Stren & Blan Partners
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Contract of Employment

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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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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

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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
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The Trusted Advisors
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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
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The Trusted Advisors
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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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Revisiting The Applicability Of Limitation Statutes To Employment Contracts In Nigeria: A Critical Appraisal Of The Supreme Court’s Decision In Okoronkwo v INEC (2025) 8 NWLR (Pt 1991) 131
The interplay between limitation statutes and employment contracts in Nigeria has long generated doctrinal uncertainty. This analysis examines whether the limitation period prescribed by POPA applies to claims arising from contracts of employment involving public authorities, exploring a recurring question in Nigerian jurisprudence.
Nigeria Employment
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Streamsowers & Kohn
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