Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, has evolved at dizzying speed into a thriving hub of business and legal activity. Amongst the numerous law firms practicing in this cosmopolitan environment, Olamide Oyetayo & Co emerges as first choice through sheer expertise and unwavering commitment to Employment and Labour Law.

Founded by excellence and the outcome-focused mindset, Olamide Oyetayo & Co is very well known to have developed an impeccable reputation in this specialist field. The firm has played a pivotal role in the shaping of employment law in Nigeria as it handles landmark cases in acting for a vibrant client base with multinational clients, government agencies, and individual clients.

Our Principal Practice Areas under Employment and Labour Law

At Olamide Oyetayo & Co, we offer comprehensive legal solutions to employees as well as employers, founded on thorough legal expertise and practical experience.

1. Employment Contracts

• Drafting & Review: We prepare and review employment contracts to render them legally sound and suited to the requirements of both parties.
• Negotiation: We negotiate contracts to ensure clear, equitable agreements.
• Regulatory Compliance: We ensure all contracts comply with the Nigerian Labour Act and related laws.

2. Employee Benefits & Compensation

• Benefits Planning: We advise on benefits planning such as health plans, pensions, and bonuses.
• Compensation Design: We help design competitive, legally compliant salary packages.
• Statutory Compliance: We help employers comply with tax and social security.

3. Employment Disputes

• Dispute Resolution: We settle disputes by negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
• Litigation: We provide court representation in wrongful dismissal, harassment, and other workplace-related claims.
• Claims Management: We deal with unfair dismissal and wage claims.

4. Workplace Policies & Procedures

• Policy Development: We create and implement workplace policies, including codes of conduct and disciplinary measures.
• Audits & Compliance: We carry out audits to ensure that policies are in line with the law.
• Training: We provide training to facilitate awareness and compliance by employees and management.

5. Labour Relations

• Collective Bargaining: We negotiate on behalf of employers in negotiations with unions and prepare collective agreements.
• Industrial Disputes: We assist with the handling of strikes and lockouts, ensuring legal protection.
• Termination of Employment
• Advisory Services: We assist employers with lawful dismissal, redundancy, and resignation.
• Severance Agreements: We negotiate and draft legally valid severance packages.
• Dispute Resolution: We represent clients in post-termination claims and litigation.

7. Workplace Health & Safety

• Legal Compliance: We advise on health and safety law, including codes and employee wellness plans.
• Litigation Support: We represent clients in compensation and compliance litigation.
• Policy Development: We develop easy-to-understand and effective health and safety policies.

8. Employment Law Compliance

• Legal Updates: We advise clients on changes in employment laws.
• Risk Audits: We carry out compliance audits and suggest remedies.
• General Advisory: We give practical legal advice on a wide variety of labour law matters.

9. Discrimination & Harassment
   • Policy Implementation: We create anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
   • Workplace Training: We offer training programs that foster respectful, inclusive workplaces.
   • Legal Representation: We represent clients in discrimination and harassment cases.

10. Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Court Representation: We represent clients in employment-related litigation at all courts of levels.
• ADR Services: We offer arbitration and mediation for effective conflict resolution.
• Award Enforcement: We enforce judgments and arbitration awards.

11. Immigration & Employment Permits

• Work Permits & Visas: We issue legal work authorization for foreign workers and expatriates.
• Immigration Compliance: We offer strategic advice regarding compliance with immigration law.
• Document Preparation: We assist in preparing and submitting immigration documents.

At Olamide Oyetayo & Co, we are proud to be the leading Abuja Employment and Labour Law firm. Our seasoned and strategic legal experts are dedicated to providing top-notch service, guiding clients through the intricacies of employment law with assurance and clarity.

Whether you are an employer seeking to establish a compliant workplace or an employee seeking legal protection, Olamide Oyetayo & Co is your best friend in employment law matters.