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Labour Act (Cap L1, LFN 2004)
ActNigeria Source: Laws of Nigeria
LaborEmploymentWorkers Rights
Summary (Plain English)
Main employment law for manual and clerical workers in Nigeria. Key provisions: written contracts required for employment of 3+ months, normal working hours 8 hours/day (with paid overtime beyond), annual leave minimum 6 working days (12 days after 12 months), sick leave entitlement, prohibition of forced labor. National Minimum Wage: NGN 30,000/month (as of 2019 Minimum Wage Act). Note: the Labour Act applies primarily to non-managerial employees.
What This Means For You
- • National minimum wage: NGN 30,000/month
- • Written employment contracts required for 3+ month engagements
- • Annual leave: minimum 6 working days (12 after one year)
- • Labour Act applies mainly to manual/clerical workers
- • Separate rules may apply to managerial/executive staff
Original Source
https://lawsofnigeria.placng.org/laws/L1.htmContent sourced from Laws of Nigeria. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.
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