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Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by dipoolowoo: 2:13pm On Feb 14, 2023 |
By Benita Ayo The Principal Statute in Nigeria, the Labour Act, has recognised that employees do have rights which must be protected. These rights stem from the fundamental human rights as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, International Conventions and Protocols to which Nigeria is a signatory, to name a few. Thus, an employee whose rights have been violated may bring against his employer an action for redress at the National Industrial Court. Rights of the Employer So to speak, the employee’s rights include the following; Right to Maternity Leave Right to Sick Leave Right to freedom from discrimination Right to Participate in Trade Union Activities Right to Annual Holiday Right to be treated with dignity and respect Duties of the Employee In addition to the rights of an employee, an employee also owes a duty to his employer, which the law expects him to render at all times of his employment. As stated earlier on, a duty is an obligation owed by one person to another. The employee’s duties to his employer include the following; Duty to obey lawful Order. Lawful order includes instructions given within the context and timeframe of the work hours. An employee is expected to at all times comply with written and oral instructions of his employer. Failure to comply may result in the termination of the employment contract by the employer. Duty of Disclosure: This duty requires that an employee must disclose to his employer all relevant and necessary information, must act in good faith, and personal interest must not and never conflict with his work obligations. Duty to take reasonable care: In the performance of an employee’s duties, the law expects the employee to exercise great care and skill in order to avoid incurring liabilities to his employer. (Employers may in a bid to protect themselves from a careless employee, enter a separate contract of indemnity with the employee). Duty to Indemnify the Employer: By this, an employee has a duty to indemnify his employer from the consequences of his negligent acts done in the course of his employment. Consequences of Failure to perform his Duties Where an employee fails to perform his duties as required by the law, the employer may sue the employee for damages caused and suffered. It is always to have a contract of indemnity signed by the employee in favour of the employer at the same time the contract of employment is executed. The appropriate court having jurisdiction over labour-related disputes in Nigeria is the National Industrial Court. Benita Ayo is a Seasoned Corporate Commercial Counsel with over 9 years post-call experience. She has handled myriads of briefs in Corporate/Commercial, Employment Law as well as Property Transactional Practice https://businesspost.ng/jobs/rights-and-duties-of-an-employee-in-nigeria/ 18 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by oluwaseyi0: 1:41pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Question is not issue of right but how will it be enforced in a lawless country as ours Even the government don't obey law or court how much more employer in one street corner 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by flemsy15(m): 1:41pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
A detailed appointment letter and agreement are needed for these rights to be applied. Most people resume work without appointment letters 15 Likes |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by MonthlySalary: 1:42pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Rights to annual holiday won't happen if you work in the Hospitality industry (HOTELS) 2 Likes |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by creolehunt: 1:42pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
1. Please does an employer have the right to make arbitrary deductions from a staff's salary upon minor offenses? 2. When meetings are held outside work hours, are staff entitled to an allowance for this time spent? Please I need answers backed by Labor Laws. 8 Likes |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by flexxyworld(m): 1:42pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
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Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by 900warriorz: 1:43pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Welcome to Nigeria where nothing right works ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by kingsways: 1:43pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Nigerians in the banking industry especially and maybe other industries have not taken adequate advantage of the right to unionised to negotiate fair remuneration for their services: 1. Casualization. Bulk of the staff have neither job security nor clear career growth path. Poor salaries for the bulk of the staff 2. Lack of adequate remuneration for overtime work. People work outside agreed working hours- till late night, weekends and public holidays without commensurate compensation 3. Inhumane career progression practices with staff spending up to ten years on the same grade level. 4. Lack of job security..Employees can be laid off without adequate just cause 5. Bulk of the staff not allowed to partake in share of the the profits they sacrificed their blood to generate 3 Likes |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by Antoeni(m): 1:44pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Polaris bank manager impregnates 3 female staff 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by ecolime(m): 1:44pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Antoeni:He should wife them na. Husband scarce for town. |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by ClassicMan202(m): 1:44pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
All these na just talk.... When supreme court go fit wake up one day say make you surrender your wife to your employer
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Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by atobs4real(m): 1:45pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
GOOD ONE. BUT NOTE THAT WE ARE IN ZOO NIGERIA 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by oluwaseyi0: 1:45pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
MonthlySalary: You ain't going to be the only staff, just like most medical field, the holidays will be rotated Some go on Jan 1st, others on Jan 2nd, 3rd till everyone have their share 2 Likes |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by seanwilliam(m): 1:45pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
For private companies, I no sure say employee get any right o . Wait sheybi employee na person wey dem employ and employer na person wey employ person Abi? ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by MMempire(m): 1:47pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Naija wey be say na hire at will and sack at will. |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by mactoni91(m): 1:48pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
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Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by ATEAMS: 1:51pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Nice |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by Pinkyposh(f): 1:52pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Please add "right to leave of absence",cos that annual leave is not enough |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by bigdammyj: 1:53pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Reading... |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by illuminutty: 1:54pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
What of the right to quit?
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Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by Primusinterpares(m): 1:56pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Is this applicable in 9ja? |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by Mindlog: 1:57pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
MonthlySalary: Is this exclusive to Nigerian hotels? |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by God2man2again(m): 2:00pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
Do they have the right? |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by johnwell(m): 2:01pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
dipoolowoo: The best article I've read this year! |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by SKIBiNSKI(m): 2:02pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
creolehunt:what? Really? NO! To all the questions. Meetings are supposed to be held at employer's premises during working hours and within the times of the employer. And if meetings are held outside the employer's premises. The employer should pay your transpotations, and time spent on that meeting to the employee.. Employee can refuse to attend meetings held a Outside work premises and outside work hours. I mean, it should be your day off work to do your own things not to attend bloody meetings about work. And NO. Employer has NO rights to deduct money from your salary whatever the offense are. Regardless minor or serious offense. Employee may sack or give warnings or discipline as in suspensions without pay though. Depending on your contracts with your employer. |
Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by updatechange(m): 2:02pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
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Re: Rights And Duties Of An Employee In Nigeria by SKIBiNSKI(m): 2:04pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Employees has no dammm rights in Zoogeria. . |
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