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BCL-Nov-2024-L1-Q3a-Unfair Termination of Employment

Legal basis for unfair termination of employment under the Labour Act.

Question

Alahey, an employee of Gyammea Ventures, has had his appointment terminated following allegations of financial impropriety. In his response to a query for the alleged offense, he admitted committing the offense and pleaded for leniency.

For the offense of financial impropriety, the corresponding penalty should have been dismissal, as per the “Employee Handbook” of the company.

On account of his plea, Management decided to terminate the relationship with loss of terminal benefits. Alahey is minded to sue Gyammea Ventures for unfair termination and has approached you for advice.

Required:
With your understanding of the Labour Act, 2003, (Act 651), explain to Alahey the basis for severance of the employment relationship that can constitute unfair termination.

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Tags: Contract of Employment, Employee Rights, Employment Termination, Labour Law, Unfair Dismissal
Level: Level 1

Topic: Employment law
Series: Nov 2024

BL – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Employment Law

Identify the principal Act governing employer-employee relations in Nigeria.

Question

The principal Act which governs the relationship between employers and employees in Nigeria is the
A. Employment Act
B. Labour Act
C. Compensation Act
D. Workman Act
E. Industrial Act

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Level: Level 1

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BCL – May 2019 – L1 – Q2 – Employment Law

Discuss the rights of an employer in a restructuring situation.

Question

Eric Afful was employed as the Chief Operations Officer of Deews Construction Company, in 2003. In 2015, the company undertook a major restructuring resulting in re-assignment of Eric to the role of Building Inspector. In this new role, his signing authorities were withdrawn and all subordinate staff transferred out of his department. His salary was reduced drastically and he was informed by the MD that the company’s budget would not be able to meet his salary. When he complained, he was advised to keep quiet or have his appointment terminated.

Required:

a) Comment on the right of the employer in the case. (5 marks)

b) On what THREE (3) grounds can Eric’s appointment be terminated? (9 marks)

c) What TWO (2) remedies will be available to Eric in the event of unfair termination? (6 marks)

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Tags: Employer's Rights, Employment Rights, Labour Law, Restructuring
Level: Level 1

Topic: Employment law
Series: MAY 2019

BCL-Nov-2024-L1-Q3a-Unfair Termination of Employment

Legal basis for unfair termination of employment under the Labour Act.

Question

For the offense of financial impropriety, the corresponding penalty should have been dismissal, as per the “Employee Handbook” of the company.

Required:
With your understanding of the Labour Act, 2003, (Act 651), explain to Alahey the basis for severance of the employment relationship that can constitute unfair termination.

Answer

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Tags: Contract of Employment, Employee Rights, Employment Termination, Labour Law, Unfair Dismissal
Level: Level 1

Topic: Employment law
Series: Nov 2024

BL – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Employment Law

Identify the principal Act governing employer-employee relations in Nigeria.

Question

The principal Act which governs the relationship between employers and employees in Nigeria is the
A. Employment Act
B. Labour Act
C. Compensation Act
D. Workman Act
E. Industrial Act

Answer

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Tags: Employer-Employee Relations, Employment Law, Labour Law
Level: Level 1

Topic: Employment law
Series: MAY 2022

BCL – May 2019 – L1 – Q2 – Employment Law

Discuss the rights of an employer in a restructuring situation.

Question

Required:

a) Comment on the right of the employer in the case. (5 marks)

b) On what THREE (3) grounds can Eric’s appointment be terminated? (9 marks)

c) What TWO (2) remedies will be available to Eric in the event of unfair termination? (6 marks)

Answer

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Tags: Employer's Rights, Employment Rights, Labour Law, Restructuring
Level: Level 1

Topic: Employment law
Series: MAY 2019

Question Tag: Labour Law

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Legal basis for unfair termination of employment under the Labour Act.

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Identify the principal Act governing employer-employee relations in Nigeria.

BCL – May 2019 – L1 – Q2 – Employment Law

Discuss the rights of an employer in a restructuring situation.

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Legal basis for unfair termination of employment under the Labour Act.

BL – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Employment Law

Identify the principal Act governing employer-employee relations in Nigeria.

BCL – May 2019 – L1 – Q2 – Employment Law

Discuss the rights of an employer in a restructuring situation.

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