Tag: employee
-
STEPS IN PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY MEASURE
COUNSELING AND ADVISORY METHOD Change in orientation or behavioral pattern could take time to achieve in human beings, hence, with regard to workplace discipline, it has been advocated that for an offense of the first instance it is better to call the attention of the staff and counsel him or her. It should be noted…
-
GARDEN LEAVE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN NON-COMPETITION RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
One key element of the employment contract is the importance of CONSIDERATION which provides that parties to a contract must enjoy some benefits, rights or interests in a mutually beneficial manner as a direct consequence performing some actions, or in carrying out specific responsibility or assignment. It has been noted, however, that consideration can be…
-
BENEFITS OF RESTRICTIVE CLAUSES IN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Business model, inventions, strategic approach to meeting customers demands and the overall value generation ability of an organization form what is called unique selling proposition (USP) and without mincing words, it cost money, intelligent reasoning, time and efforts to develop these hence the need for total protection because these are what makes a business stand…
-
GUIDELINE AND PROCEDURE IN EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE
Nigerian Labour Act and Staff Discipline Employee discipline resulting in termination or summary dismissal can be knotty and could cause employer huge legal losses and sometimes reputation in terms of public perception of the business. However, if done properly staff or employee discipline is justifiable and could be seen as an appropriate measure in maintaining…
-
CURRENT APPROACHES IN EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING
One central theme in onboarding is the emphasis on learning that is the ability of the new employee to learn and imbibe positive culture and at the same time provide the platform for the employee to bringing out the best in him for the overall good of the organization. It has been said that induction…
-
CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF FAILURE IN EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING
CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF FAILURE IN ONBOARDING The essence of onboarding or induction exercise is to get the new employee fully integrated into the organization culturally; in which what makes the company tick and successful are taught to the new hire thereby stimulating his or her passion, interest and positive feelings in the organization. It…
-
EMPLOYEE EXIT MANAGEMENT: THE RULES GOVERNING RESIGNATION, TERMINATION, AND DISMISSAL.
The concept of employment for life does not exist anywhere and it is practically impossible, hence, at one point or the other the contract of employment would be brought to an end either by a voluntary act, based on the contract terms and conditions or due to natural circumstances that are beyond humans control. However,…
-
MATERNITY LEAVE : BASIS, PROCESSES AND THE LAW
The rider to this article came from a reader of this blog who raised an issue bothering on the non-payment of maternity leave entitlement to his wife who had spent less than one year of continuous service with an organization. Also, because of other issues coming out of the implementation of maternity leave I have…
-
LETTERS OF REFERENCE AND CHARACTER ATTESTATION: THE DUTY OF EMPLOYER OVER EX-EMPLOYEE
Quite recently I was approached by a staff of one of the second generation banks in Nigeria, seeking for my professional advice concerning the denial by her erstwhile employer to issue her with a letter of reference which she needed to finalize a new employment deal with another bank. She had approached the Head of…
-
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT: THE PRACTICE AND BENEFITS
Restrictive Covenants The success of an organization and its capacity to remain competitive is largely based on its ability to deliver superior services, bring unique value to customers and ensure their retention especially from predatory competition and sometimes from “internal enemiesâ€. To all intents and purposes, trade secrets, confidential information, sensitive data, customer/client list, marketing…