EMPLOYER’S DUTY TO RECALL SUSPENDED EMPLOYEE: CASE REVIEW OF JATO SUNDAY DANIEL V. BUA INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Introduction Under Nigerian law, employers have several inherent powers, including power to discipline employees in deserving circumstances. One of such disciplinary powers is the power to suspend employees. The inherent power of employer to suspend an employee pending investigation of an alleged misconduct or as punishment for misconduct is unquestionable if it is properly exercised. The power to suspend is judicially recognized. The court will likely side with an employer where an employee rushes to court following his suspension unless in limited circumstances bordering on constructive dismissal or other forms of unfair labour practice. Our law firm, KORIAT & CO., … Continue reading EMPLOYER’S DUTY TO RECALL SUSPENDED EMPLOYEE: CASE REVIEW OF JATO SUNDAY DANIEL V. BUA INTERNATIONAL LTD.