International records / OpenAlex research

ILO Standards and the Nigerian Law of Unfair Dismissal

The work force of any nation constitutes a significant part of its population whose contribution is central to national growth. An active work force is an index of a growing economy. Consequently while free enterprise is being encouraged, many nations take effective measures to protect employees in their jobs. The beginning of any employment relation is the embodiment of the terms and conditions of the relationship in a form communicable between the parties. Though a contract of employment may be entered into by implication, the Nigerian Labour Act requires that not less than three months afte…