Employment Law and Industrial Relations

The Nigerian labour landscape is shaped by a mix of statutes,regulations and collective bargaining agreements. Organisations that understand their legal obligations and can manage employee-employer relations effectively reduce the risk of disputes, protect their reputation and create a productive workplace.

This programme provides a practical overview of the key legal frameworks and the principles of sound industrial relations.

• Foundations of Nigerian Employment Law
• Employment Contracts and Terms
• Termination and Severance
• Trade Union and Collective Bargaining
• Industrial Disputes and Resolution
• Health, Safety and Employee Welfare
• Anti-Discrimination and Equality
• Practical Tool kit

• HR managers, employee-relations officers and compliance specialist.
• Line managers who deal with employee issues on a day-to-day basis.
• Legal counsel or advisors who need a concise overview of labour law.

By the end of this Training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the main statutes that govern employment in Nigeria (e.g Labour Act 1990; National Industrial Court Act; Trade Union Act).
• Explain the requirements for contracts of employment , termination procedures and severance entitlements.
• Recognise the role of trade unions, collective bargaining and the processes for resolving industrial disputes.
• Apply best-practice approaches to handling grievances, disciplinary actions and performance management.
• Interpret the obligation of employers under health, safety and anti-discrimination legislation.
• Develop simple checklists and templates that support compliance and effective employee realtions.

• Participants gain a clear understanding of their legal responsibilities, reducing the likelihood of costly litigation.
• Improved confidence in handling termination, grievances and union negotiations.
• Practical tools that can be implemented immediately to strengthen compliances processes.
• Enhanced ability to advise senior leadership on risk management and employee-relations strategy.
• Access to a network of peers for ongoing advice and benchmarking.

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CGFL06,Ground Floor Cancer Block, Eleganza Building 1, Commercial Road, Apapa Lagos.