The government’s ban on retrechment of workers, reduction of pay and use of compulsory leave by employers to limit their labour costs during the Covid-19 state of emergency is unconstitutional …
Nigeria urged to ratify ILO Convention 190
The Nigerian Government has again been urged to as a matter of urgency, ratify the International Labour Organisation Convention 190 which seeks to eliminate violence and harassment in the world …
Sexual Violence: ILAW Joins NLC, Calls on FG to Ratify ILO Convention 190
THE International Lawyers Assisting Workers network (Nigeria Chapter) identifies with organized labour in Nigeria in calling on the Federal Government to speedily ratify the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. …
Lawyers Alert Initiative for the Protection of the Rights of Children, Women and the Indigent v. The Hon. Attorney-General of the Federation & 2 ors
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria upheld the preliminary objection of the 1st respondent and dismissed the suit on the grounds that the Applicant neither disclosed any cause of action …
US DOJ SEEKS TO STOP HUMAN RIGHTS LAWSUITS AGAINST CORPORATIONS
In a May 26, 2020 filing, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to hold that domestic corporations cannot be sued in U.S. courts for alleged …
Nigeria: Yerima Isa Hussaini & 2 ors v. Arksego Nigeria Limited
The full decision of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria can be found here: Yerima Isa Hussaini & 2 ors v. Arksego Nig Ltd (Word) (1) This court found that …
Nigeria: Miss Funke Adesina-Lawal v. St. Nicholas Hospital
The full decision of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria can be found here: Miss Funke Adesina-Lawal v. St Nicholas Hospital (Word) This case focused on a claim of workers’ …
Nigeria: Ebenezer Sunday Adetimiro v. AG Lagos State & 2 Ors.
This full decision of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria can be found here: Ebenezer Sunday Adetimiro v. AG, Lagos State & 2 ors (Word) This decision focused on what …
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The implications of Covid-19 on workers rights: A regional overview
“This issue focuses on the impact of Covid-19 on workers’ rights across Southern Africa. The restrictive measures imposed by governments to combat the spread of the pandemic has resulted in economies shrinking, …