Essentials of Modern Nigerian Employment Law is a compendium of the cardinal principles of labour law and industrial relations in Nigeria. It discusses major principles, cases, and statutes of Nigerian Labour law. Some of the themes discussed in a simple but masterly manner include:
Definitions and Sources of Nigerian Labour Law
Who Is an Employee?
The Contract of Employment
The Doctrine of Vicarious Liability as It Applies to Employer-Employee Relationship
Termination and Remedies for Wrongful Dismissal
Collective Bargaining
Workplace Health and Safety
The Employee Compensation Scheme
Trade Union Law
Trade Disputes and Settlement: General Perspectives
Present Position of The National Industrial Court
Find also in this Edition a compilation of major Statutes regulating the Employer-Employee relationship in Nigeria.
This book is a must-read for every employer of labour, employees, students of Nigerian labour law, Lawyers, general reading public, and all in quest of up to date information in this area of law.