EMPLOYMENT LAW AND PRACTICE IN NIGERIA

• Distinguish between dismissal and termination and learn when to apply clauses related to each Course Content History and Sources of Labor Law in Nigeria • History of labor law in Nigeria • Pre-labor law application in Nigeria • Legal framework of employment in Nigeria Legal Instruments • Introduction and overview of labor law • Enforcement of labor law • Labor contracts pre-requisites • Labor law contracts • Essential contents of contracts • Employer and employee duties and responsibilities • Changes in legal status Employment Contract • The employment contract • Contractual obligations • Termination of employment Wages, Leaves and Working Hours • Total, basic and minimum wages • Wages payment methodology • Money deductions from employee wages • Types of leaves • Working hours • Overtime: explanation and calculations for eligibility Disciplinary Actions and Dismissal • Disciplinary actions and guidelines • Penalties mentioned in the labor law • When and why to discipline • Arbitrary dismissal • Unfair dismissal • Termination from a legal point of view • Arbitrary termination • End of service allowances and calculations Industrial Relations • Employee/Industrial Relations principles, practices and law • Enterprise/Labour negotiations and collective bargaining • Negotiations Role Play • Practice and procedure in the National Industrial Relations Court Contemporary Issues • Employee compensation act • The New Pension Act 2014 • Employment Laws and Its Implications on HR Functions in the New Normal

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 — Friday, March 13, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Friday, July 3, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 — Friday, October 30, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.