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What is one example of legislation created by the Nigerian National Assembly?
What is one example of legislation created by the Nigerian National Assembly?
- Trade Relations Act
- Labor Act (correct)
- Employee Benefits Act
- International Labour Standards Act
Which organization is responsible for creating international conventions that govern labor law?
Which organization is responsible for creating international conventions that govern labor law?
- World Trade Organization
- African Union
- United Nations
- International Labour Organisation (ILO) (correct)
What role do judicial precedents play in Nigerian labor law?
What role do judicial precedents play in Nigerian labor law?
- They are limited to common law practices only.
- They include decisions from Nigerian courts and judicial precedents. (correct)
- They exclusively follow English court decisions.
- They do not have any impact on labor law.
What is the primary focus of collective bargaining in labor law?
What is the primary focus of collective bargaining in labor law?
Which of the following acts is NOT typically associated with Nigerian labor laws?
Which of the following acts is NOT typically associated with Nigerian labor laws?
What is the primary purpose of collective agreements?
What is the primary purpose of collective agreements?
In what way can workplace releases and notices be utilized?
In what way can workplace releases and notices be utilized?
How can employee unions effectively use workplace notices during negotiations?
How can employee unions effectively use workplace notices during negotiations?
What is the primary purpose of labour law?
What is the primary purpose of labour law?
Which of the following is NOT a function of workplace releases?
Which of the following is NOT a function of workplace releases?
Who is defined as an employee in the context of labour law?
Who is defined as an employee in the context of labour law?
What is a potential outcome of the collective bargaining process?
What is a potential outcome of the collective bargaining process?
What is the major source of labour law in Nigeria?
What is the major source of labour law in Nigeria?
According to the Nigerian Constitution, what will prevail if there is an inconsistency between labour law and the Constitution?
According to the Nigerian Constitution, what will prevail if there is an inconsistency between labour law and the Constitution?
Who is permitted to make decisions regarding labour law in Nigeria?
Who is permitted to make decisions regarding labour law in Nigeria?
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Study Notes
Nigerian Legislations
- The Nigerian National Assembly, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives, creates labor laws.
- Key examples of labor laws include:
- Labor Act
- Pensions Act
- National Minimum Wage Act
- Employee Compensation Act
- Trade Dispute Act
- Trade Unions Act
- National Industrial Court Act
Case Laws/Judicial Precedents
- Common law and Nigerian case law, which include decisions of Nigerian courts, contribute to judicial precedents.
- Judicial decisions from courts in England are also considered.
International Conventions
- The International Labour Organisation (ILO) creates international conventions that influence labor law.
Trade Customs
- Each trade custom has unique characteristics.
Collective Bargaining
- Collective bargaining involves negotiations between representatives of employers and employees.
- Nigerian Labour Law reports provide further details on collective bargaining.
Objectives of Labour Law
- Employers and employee representatives can use collective agreements to resolve disputes.
- These agreements are reached through negotiations between employer and employee representatives.
- Workplace releases and notices can be used to regulate work tasks, locations, and introduce new systems.
- Employee unions can use these releases and notices during negotiations to inform their members about the progress of negotiations.
Labour Law in Nigeria
- Labour law governs the employment relationship, encompassing the relationship between the employer and employee.
- The two main parties in the employment relationship are:
- Employer: An individual who hires someone to perform work.
- Employee: An individual who provides services to an employer in exchange for wages.
Sources of Labour Law in Nigeria
- The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, is the primary source of labor law.
- Section 1(3) of the Constitution prioritizes its provisions over any conflicting law.
- Labor law falls under the exclusive list of the Second Schedule, meaning only the federal government can make decisions regarding labor law.
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