Abdulrazak Abdulganiyu
Senior Associate
Regulatory
Employment
Advice to employers and employees on contracts, policies, terminations, expatriate staffing, pensions and disputes before the National Industrial Court.
Overview
Employment relationships are governed by contract, statute and the practice of the National Industrial Court. We help employers build sound policies and manage difficult decisions, and we represent parties when disputes arise.
We draft employment contracts, handbooks and policies, advise on restructuring and redundancies, discipline and termination, and handle compliance with the Labour Act, the Pension Reform Act 2014, the Employees’ Compensation Act 2010 and expatriate quota requirements.
We represent employers and employees in negotiations, internal investigations and proceedings before the National Industrial Court, which has exclusive jurisdiction over most labour and employment disputes.
What we do
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Developing and Refining Staff Handbooks
Drafting and updating employee handbooks and workplace policies so that they reflect current law and how the organisation actually works.
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Director Engagement Agreements
Drafting and advising on engagement agreements for company directors to ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
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Whistleblowing
Providing guidance on the implementation of whistleblowing policies and handling whistleblower complaints in accordance with the law.
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Liability Insurance
Advising on liability insurance policies to protect employers and employees from various risks.
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Employee Incentive Schemes
Designing and implementing employee incentive schemes to motivate and retain talent.
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Pension Scheme Structures, Documentation, and Regulation
Assisting with the establishment, documentation, and regulation of pension schemes.
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Expatriate Employee Remuneration, Remittances, and Taxes
Advising on the legal and tax implications of employing expatriates, including remuneration and remittances.
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Immigration Regulation
Providing legal support on immigration matters to ensure compliance with regulations affecting foreign employees. Drafting, Enforcing, and Resisting “Non-Compete” Clauses: Drafting non-compete clauses, advising on their enforceability, and representing clients in disputes over restrictive covenants.
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Litigation and Arbitration
Representing clients in employment-related disputes before courts and arbitration panels.
Our team
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Progress A. Imoudu
Associate
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Aminu Sani Yakasai
Associate
FAQs
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria. Since the Third Alteration to the Constitution it has exclusive jurisdiction over labour and employment matters, and it may apply international best practice in labour relations.
Yes. Under the Pension Reform Act 2014, employers with three or more employees must contribute at least 10% of monthly emoluments, and employees at least 8%, into the employee’s retirement savings account.
A private-sector contract can generally be ended in line with its notice terms, but the court will look at whether the contract, company policies and fair process were followed. Employment protected by statute requires stricter procedures.