Contracts set the tone
Employment contracts should do more than state salary and job title. They should define duties, probation, confidentiality, working hours, benefits, termination, misconduct, intellectual property, dispute handling, and applicable policies.
Clear documents reduce confusion and help employers make decisions consistently when workplace issues arise.
Common gaps
- No written contract or unsigned offer letters
- Unclear probation and confirmation process
- Weak confidentiality and IP clauses
- No disciplinary or grievance procedure
- Termination clauses that do not match actual practice
- Policies that are not incorporated into the contract
Keep HR documents aligned
Contracts, handbooks, disciplinary letters, performance records, leave records, and termination notices should work together. A strong contract can still fail if workplace records are inconsistent or incomplete.
How we help
We draft and review employment contracts, staff policies, disciplinary processes, severance documents, and HR compliance systems for Nigerian employers.