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A Critical Appraisal of Employment Contracts Under the Nigerian Law: Rights, Obligations, Termination, and Remedies

The contract of employment constitutes the foundation of labour relations in Nigeria, establishing the legal framework within which employers and employees exercise their respective rights and discharge their reciprocal obligations. The dynamic nature of contemporary employment relations, shaped by legislative developments, judicial intervention, constitutional norms, and international labour standards, has heightened the need for a critical examination of the legal principles governing employment contracts. This article critically examines the concept, nature, formation, sources, and essentia…