23/09/2020
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER AND NIGERIAN LABOUR LAW
Nigerian Labour law which can also be called employment law mediates the relationship between workers, employing entities (Employers), trade union and the government. It is the law that guides matter such as employment, remuneration, conditions of work, trade unions and industrial relations.
The intention of any government and other approved bodies who set regulations to run businesses are so that there can be assurance of quality and level playing ground for all. This means that businesses especially those just starting up or running on a small scale must pay attention to these regulations so they aren’t on the wrong side of the law.
As we have heard over time in Nigeria, the employer is King. Many people hold on to this phrase and prefer to start up their own businesses and become employer of labour without proper knowledge of the Nigerian Labour Law, most of such people ends up being sued by their employees.
Small business owners must ensure that they follow best practices to prevent lawsuits. Although the labour law can seem too bulky to go through, this write up highlights a few laws to keep you away from trouble.
Nigerian Labour law which can also be called employment law mediates the relationship between workers, employing entities (Employers), trade union and the government. It is the law that guides matter such as employment, remuneration, conditions of work, trade unions and industrial relations. The int...