Labour, Employment Law & Industrial Relations Law Issues
At Egonu Chambers, our lawyers have a deep understanding of the intricacies, complexities and challenges faced by employers and employees operating within the ambit of the Nigerian Labour market. Thankfully, we have a seasoned team of experienced Labour & Employment lawyers in Onitsha, Nigeria which has been providing top-notch legal services to private clients and corporate clients alike for decades, and we are dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of all parties in the workplace and ensuring compliance with existing Labour Laws and Regulations which regulate employer-employee relations in Nigeria.
Labour & Employment law covers a wide range of legal issues that arise in the workplace, including but not limited to, employment contracts for both local and expatriate hires, severance packages, workplace safety, workplace harassment, end-of-employment issues, et cetera. Our Labour & Employment Law practice group has extensive experience in helping clients navigate these complex issues and ensuring that their rights are protected. We understand that every situation is unique and requires a tailored approach, and we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible solutions for their specific needs.
At Egonu Chambers, our Labour Law & Employment solicitors act for a broad range of employers operating within the Nigerian Business and Industrial scenes, including startup companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups, private and publicly Listed companies, alongside professional services Firms. We serve these companies and Firms on their Employment and Industrial Relations matters. At Egonu Chambers, we also focus our practice on representing senior-level executive employees, board directors, and senior-level management personnel.
In the course of our work, we routinely constitute diverse teams to deliver seamless client services to our esteemed clients on matters that cross different legal practice areas, for example in matters that require in the involvement of Egonu Chambers lawyers’ regulatory & compliance, corporate & commercial, and even litigation & dispute resolution teams in one client Brief.
At Egonu Chambers, we believe that communication is key to achieving the best outcome for our clients. We work closely with our clients to understand their goals and concerns, and we use our expertise to find the most effective solution for their particular situation. Whether you are an employer seeking to ensure compliance with labour laws, or seeking to understand the regulatory landscape pertaining to hiring expatriates, or an employee seeking to negotiate better severance package, or protect your rights in the workplace, we have the knowledge and experience to help you achieve your goals.
We have successfully represented clients—both from the employer and employee sides— in a wide range of labour and employment law related disputes, including but not limited to, unfair labour practices, wrongful termination, and workplace safety issues. We have a stellar record of successfully negotiating reasonable settlements on behalf of our clients, and when necessary, we have taken cases to the National Industrial Court because we have the knowledge and technical expertise to handle them.
The Work We Do
The Labour & Employment law practice group at Egonu Chambers routinely advises our individual and corporate clients on issues bordering on staff onboarding, creation of employee engagement and end-of-employment contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, negotiating the on-boarding and retainer of senior-level executive staff. We have also been involved in settling employment-related disputes between employers and employees to mitigate having to litigate at Nigeria’s National Industrial Court at the negotiating table and we have also protected the rights and interests of our clients at the National Industrial Court and resultant appeals to the appellate Courts.
We advise clients on regulatory compliance requirements in sector-specific situations, regulatory violations and sanctions, employment contracts, workplace harassment, workplace discrimination contrary to the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and other related issues. We also oversee end-of-contract negotiation of employee severance contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other Labour law matters.
At Egonu Chambers, we routinely advise and represent clients who wish to work in safe workplaces where their legal interests are protected. We also advise and represent employers who wish to work in compliance with all applicable, extant Labour Laws and Regulations in Nigeria.
Our Advisory Services
The Egonu Chambers Labour & Employment Law practice group advises our clients on Labour law and employment issues, which includes but not limited:
⦿ Non-Disclosure Agreements
⦿ Human Rights complaints
⦿ Workplace Policies
⦿ Sickness and Disability
⦿ Unjust dismissal Disputes
⦿ Workplace Discrimination
⦿ Disciplinary Codes & Procedures
⦿ Contract Negotiations
⦿ Representation of Board-level senior executives, companies and employees at the National Industrial Court
⦿ Expatriate Quota requirements
⦿ Privacy
⦿ Pensions.
In addition to the litigation services we provide for clients in Labour & Employment law related disputes, we also offer a range of advisory services to help employers stay compliant with labour laws and regulations and we also act as arbitrators, mediators and conciliators in labour-management disputes. Our team also assists our esteemed institutional clients with the drafting and extensive reviewing of employment contracts, creation of workplace policies and procedures, and providing ongoing training on labour law best practices to be in compliance with Nigeria’s Labour laws and regulations.
If you are in need of experienced and knowledgeable labour and employment lawyers in Onitsha, Nigeria our Labour & Employment law team at Egonu Chambers is dedicated to providing the highest level of legal services to our clients and protecting their rights and interests in the workplace. Contact us today at info@egonuchambers.com to schedule a consultation.
