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Advances. \n5. \nDeductions (including deductions for overpayment of wages). \n6. Authority of employer to open shop. \nContracts of employment \n7. Written particulars of tenns of employment. \n8. \nMedical examination. \n9. \nContracts: general. \n10. Transfer to other employment. \n11. 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Prohibition of recruiting except under permit or licence. \n24. Employer's permit. \n25. Recruiter's licence. \n26. Restrictions on recruiting. \n27. Recruiting: miscellaneous provisions. \n28. Health. \n29. Transport. \n30. Expenses and maintenance. \n31. Repatriation. \n32. Capitation fee. \nRecruiting for employment in Nigeria \n33. \nProcedural requirements. \n34. \nRight to be accompanied by family. \n35. Deferment of wages. \nRecruiting for employment outs...", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 1157 }, { "level": 1, "number": "ill", "title": "Special classes of worker and miscellaneous special provisions", "content": "Apprentices \n49. Contracts of apprenticeship. \n50. \nAttestation. \n[Issue!] \nLl-2", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 80 }, { "level": 2, "number": "23", "title": "Prohibition of recruiting except under permit or licence.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "24", "title": "Employer's permit.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "25", "title": "Recruiter's licence.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "26", "title": "Restrictions on recruiting.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "27", "title": "Recruiting: miscellaneous provisions.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "28", "title": "Health.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "29", "title": "Transport.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "30", "title": "Expenses and maintenance.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "31", "title": "Repatriation.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "32", "title": "Capitation fee.", "content": "Recruiting for employment in Nigeria", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 36 }, { "level": 2, "number": "33", "title": "Procedural requirements.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "34", "title": "Right to be accompanied by family.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "35", "title": "Deferment of wages.", "content": "Recruiting for employment outside Nigeria", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 41 }, { "level": 2, "number": "36", "title": "Power of prohibition.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "37", "title": "International agreements.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "38", "title": "Duration of contract and return passages.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "39", "title": "Procedure prior to leaving Nigeria", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "40", "title": "Special terms and conditions of contra(,i.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "41", "title": "Surrender of permits.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "42", "title": "Embarkation check.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "43", "title": "Exemption from customs on repatriation.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "44", "title": "Right to be accompanied by family at employer's expense.", "content": "Enforcement provisions", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 22 }, { "level": 2, "number": "45", "title": "Inducing recruiting by fraud, etc.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "46", "title": "Neglect or ill-treatment", "content": "4 7 _ Other offences.", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 21 }, { "level": 2, "number": "48", "title": "Application__", "content": "PART ill \nSpecial classes of worker and miscellaneous special provisions \nApprentices", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 85 }, { "level": 2, "number": "49", "title": "Contracts of apprenticeship.", "content": "", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "50", "title": "Attestation.", "content": "[Issue!] \nLl-2", "page_start": 2, "page_end": 2, "content_length": 14 }, { "level": 1, "number": "IV", "title": "Supplemental", "content": "Records and returns \n75. 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Returns. \nAdministration \n77. \nAuthorised labour officers. \nLl-3 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 114 }, { "level": 2, "number": "51", "title": "Retention of apprentice after expiry of contract.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "52", "title": "Regulations.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "53", "title": "Offences.", "content": "Employment of women", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 19 }, { "level": 2, "number": "54", "title": "Maternity protection.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "55", "title": "Night work.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "56", "title": "Underground work.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "57", "title": "Regulations.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "58", "title": "Offences.", "content": "Young persons", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 13 }, { "level": 2, "number": "59", "title": "General.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "60", "title": "Night work.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "61", "title": "Shipping.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "62", "title": "Register of young persons in industrial undertakings.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "63", "title": "Regulations.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "64", "title": "Offences.", "content": "Domestic service", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 2, "number": "65", "title": "Regulations.", "content": "Labour health areas", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 19 }, { "level": 2, "number": "66", "title": "Labour health areas.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "67", "title": "Regulations.", "content": "Registration, employment exchanges, etc.", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 40 }, { "level": 2, "number": "68", "title": "Registration of employers.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "69", "title": "Labour schemes.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "70", "title": "Employment exchanges.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "71", "title": "Fee-charging employment agencies.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "72", "title": "Offences.", "content": "Forced labour", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 13 }, { "level": 2, "number": "73", "title": "Prohibition of forced labour.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "74", "title": "Labour required in emergencies and for communal obligations.", "content": "PART IV \nSupplemental \nRecords and returns", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 42 }, { "level": 2, "number": "75", "title": "Records.", "content": "", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "76", "title": "Returns.", "content": "Administration", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 14 }, { "level": 2, "number": "77", "title": "Authorised labour officers.", "content": "Ll-3 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 3, "page_end": 3, "content_length": 15 }, { "level": 1, "number": "I", "title": "General provisions as to protection of wages, contracts of employment", "content": "and terms and conditions of employment \nProtection of wages \n1. Manner of payment \n(I) Subject to this section-\n[Issue 1] \nLl-4", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 127 }, { "level": 2, "number": "78", "title": "Powers of authorised labour officers.", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "79", "title": "Delegation of functions.", "content": "Settlement of disputes", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 22 }, { "level": 2, "number": "80", "title": "Jmisdiction.", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "81", "title": "Labour complaints.", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "82", "title": "Powers of the court", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "83", "title": "Procedure.", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "84", "title": "Compensation, and provision of food.", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "85", "title": "Costs.", "content": "Miscellaneous", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 13 }, { "level": 2, "number": "86", "title": "Application to public authorities.", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "87", "title": "Contracts made abroad.", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "88", "title": "Regulations.", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "89", "title": "Savings and exemptions.", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "90", "title": "Repeal, and transitional and saving provisions.", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "91", "title": "Interpretation.", "content": "", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "92", "title": "Short title.", "content": "SCHEDUlE \nTransitional and saving provisions \nCHAPTERLl \nLABOUR ACT \nAn Act to repeal and replace the Labour Code Act and consolidate the law relating \nto labour. \n[1974 No.", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 173 }, { "level": 2, "number": "21", "title": "]", "content": "[1st August, 1971] \n[Commencement.] \nPART I \nGeneral provisions as to protection of wages, contracts of employment \nand terms and conditions of employment \nProtection of wages", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 175 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1", "title": "Manner of payment", "content": "(I) Subject to this section-\n[Issue 1] \nLl-4", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 44 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Subject to this section-", "content": "[Issue 1] \nLl-4", "page_start": 4, "page_end": 4, "content_length": 15 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "Agreement as to place and manner of spending wages illegal", "content": "No employer shall impose in any contract for the employment of any worker any \nterms as to the place at which, or the manner in which, or the person with whom any \nwages paid to the worker are to be expended; and every contract between an employer \nand a worker containing any such terms shall be illegal, null and void.", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 320 }, { "level": 2, "number": "3", "title": "Wages not to be paid on certain premises", "content": "Wages shall not be paid to a worker in premises used for the sale of intoxicating liq-\nuor or for the retail sale of goods, except in the case of a worker employed on the prem-\nIses.", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 182 }, { "level": 2, "number": "4", "title": "Advances", "content": "(I) No employer may make to a worker an advance of wages in excess of one \nmonth's wages. \n(2) Where an advance in respect of wages has been paid to a worker the minimum \nperiod for the recovery of the advance by the employer shall be three months. \n(3) No advance in respect of wages shall be paid to a worker who is liable to repay \nany part of such an advance paid to him previously, except in cases of necessity as so \napproved by the employer. \n(4) No employer shall make any deduction by way of...", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 831 }, { "level": 2, "number": "5", "title": "Deductions (including deductions for overpayment of wages)", "content": "(I) Except where it is expressly permitted by this Act or any other law, no employer \nshall make any deduction or make any agreement or contract with a worker for any \nLl-5 \n[Issue 1] \n----------- -- -----------", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 211 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the wages of a worker shall in all contracts be made payable in legal tender and", "content": "not otherwise; and", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 18 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "if in any contract the whole or any part of the wages of a worker is made pay-", "content": "able in any other manner the contract shall be illegal, null and void.", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 70 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "An employer may provide food, a dwelling place or any other allowance or", "content": "privilege as a part of a worker's _remuneration if the food, dwelling place, allowance or \nprivilege is prescribed by law, by a collective agreement or by an arbitration award be-\ncause it is customary or desirable in view of the nature of the industry or occupation in \nwhich the worker is engaged; but in no case shall an employer give to any worker any \nintoxicating liquor or noxious drug by way of remuneration.", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 416 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Except where otherwise expressly permitted by this Act, wages payable in money", "content": "shall be paid only in legal tender or, with the prior consent in writing of the worker con-\ncerned, by cheque or postal order and payment or purported payment in any other form \nshall be illegal, noll and void. \n2. Agreement as to place and manner of spending wages illegal \nNo employer shall impose in any contract for the employment of any worker any \nterms as to the place at which, or the manner in which, or the person with whom any \nwages paid to the worker are to be expended; and every contra...", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 928 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "No employer may make to a worker an advance of wages in excess of one", "content": "month's wages.", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 14 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where an advance in respect of wages has been paid to a worker the minimum", "content": "period for the recovery of the advance by the employer shall be three months.", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 77 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "No advance in respect of wages shall be paid to a worker who is liable to repay", "content": "any part of such an advance paid to him previously, except in cases of necessity as so \napproved by the employer.", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 113 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "No employer shall make any deduction by way of discount, interest or any similar", "content": "charge on account of any advance of wages paid to a worker in anticipation of the regular \nperiod of payment of the wages.", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 122 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "The State Authority may by order declare that this section shall not apply to any", "content": "particular kind of advance paid to any particnlar class of worker or to all workers. \n5. Deductions (including deductions for overpayment of wages) \n(I) Except where it is expressly permitted by this Act or any other law, no employer \nshall make any deduction or make any agreement or contract with a worker for any \nLl-5 \n[Issue 1] \n----------- -- -----------", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 360 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Except where it is expressly permitted by this Act or any other law, no employer", "content": "shall make any deduction or make any agreement or contract with a worker for any \nLl-5 \n[Issue 1] \n----------- -- -----------", "page_start": 5, "page_end": 5, "content_length": 125 }, { "level": 2, "number": "17", "title": "Cap. T", "content": "", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "14", "title": "]", "content": "(a) \nmake deductions from the wages of all workers eligible to be members of the \nunion for the purpose of paying contributions to the trade union so recognised; \nand \n(b) \npay any sum so deducted to the union, \nbut a worker may contract out of the system, in writing, and where he has done so, no \ndeductions shall be made from his wages in respect of contributions mentioned in para-\ngraph (a) of this section. \n( 4) No deductions shall be made from the wages and salaries of persons who are eli-\ng...", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 960 }, { "level": 2, "number": "25", "title": "]", "content": "(6) An employer shall, when making a payment to a trade union under paragraph (b) \nof subsection (3) of this section, include with such payment a list of the employees from \nwhom deductions were made pursuant to paragraph (c) of the said subsection. \n(7) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, the total amount of deductions \nthat may be made from the wages of a worker in any one month shall not exceed one \nthird of the wages of the worker for that month.", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 468 }, { "level": 2, "number": "6", "title": "Authority of employer to open shop", "content": "(1) The Minister may, after consultation with the State Authority, give approval to an \nemployer to establish a shop for the sale of provisions to his workers, but no worker shall \nbe compelled by any contract or agreement, written or oral, to purchase provisions at any \nshop so established. \n(2) No employer shall in any place of employment establish a shop for the sale of \nprovisions to his workers (or permit such a shop to be established or kept) otherwise than \nin accordance with subsection (...", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 536 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "An employer may with the consent of a worker make deductions from the wages", "content": "of the worker and pay to the appropriate person any contributions to provident or pension \nfunds or other schemes agreed to by the worker and approved by the State Authority.", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 174 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Upon the registration and recognition of any of the trade unions specified in Part", "content": "A of Schedule 3 to the Trade Unions Act, the employer shall-\n[1986No. 17. Cap. T14.]", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 84 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "make deductions from the wages of all workers eligible to be members of the", "content": "union for the purpose of paying contributions to the trade union so recognised; \nand", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 84 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "pay any sum so deducted to the union,", "content": "but a worker may contract out of the system, in writing, and where he has done so, no \ndeductions shall be made from his wages in respect of contributions mentioned in para-\ngraph", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 179 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "of this section.", "content": "( 4) No deductions shall be made from the wages and salaries of persons who are eli-\ngible members of any of the trade unions specified in Part B of Schedule 3 of the Trade \nUnions Act except if the person concerned has accepted, in writing, to make voluntary \ncontrihutlon.-. to the trade union.", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 296 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "Deductions may be made from the wages of a worker in respect of overpayment", "content": "of wages, but only in respect of any such overpayment made during the three months \nimmediately preceding the month in which the overpayment was discovered. \n[1989 No. 25.]", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 172 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "An employer shall, when making a payment to a trade union under paragraph", "content": "", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "of subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of this section, include with such payment a list of the employees from", "content": "whom deductions were made pursuant to paragraph", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 47 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "of the said subsection.", "content": "", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, the total amount of deductions", "content": "that may be made from the wages of a worker in any one month shall not exceed one \nthird of the wages of the worker for that month. \n6. Authority of employer to open shop", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 170 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "The Minister may, after consultation with the State Authority, give approval to an", "content": "employer to establish a shop for the sale of provisions to his workers, but no worker shall \nbe compelled by any contract or agreement, written or oral, to purchase provisions at any \nshop so established.", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 204 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "No employer shall in any place of employment establish a shop for the sale of", "content": "provisions to his workers (or permit such a shop to be established or kept) otherwise than \nin accordance with subsection (I) of this section. \n[Issue lJ \nLl-6", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 159 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section.", "content": "[Issue lJ \nLl-6", "page_start": 6, "page_end": 6, "content_length": 15 }, { "level": 2, "number": "7", "title": "Written particulars of terms of employment", "content": "(I) Not later than three months after the beginning of a worker's period of employ-\nment with an employer, the employer shall give to the worker a written statement speci-\nfying-\n(a) \nthe name of the employer or group of employers, and where appropriate, of the \nundertaking by which the worker is employed; \n(b) \nthe name and address of the worker and the place and date of his engagement; \n(c) \nthe nature of the employment; \n(d) \nif the contract is for a fixed term, the date when the contract exp...", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 2661 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Not later than three months after the beginning of a worker's period of employ-", "content": "ment with an employer, the employer shall give to the worker a written statement speci-\nfying-", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 94 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the name of the employer or group of employers, and where appropriate, of the", "content": "undertaking by which the worker is employed;", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 44 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the name and address of the worker and the place and date of his engagement;", "content": "", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the nature of the employment;", "content": "", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "if the contract is for a fixed term, the date when the contract expires;", "content": "", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "the appropriate period of notice to be given by the ·party wishing to terminate", "content": "the contract, due regard being had to section II of this Act; \nifJ \nthe rates of wages and method of calculation thereof and the manner and pe-\nriodicity of payment of wages;", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 174 }, { "level": 3, "number": "g", "title": "any terms and conditions relating to-", "content": "", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "hours of work; or", "content": "(ii) \nholidays and holiday pay; or \n(iii) \nincapacity for work due to sickness or injury, including any provisions \nfor sick pay; and", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 133 }, { "level": 3, "number": "h", "title": "any special conditions of the contract.", "content": "", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "If after the date to which the said statement relates there is a change in the terms", "content": "to be included or referred to in the statement the employer-", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 60 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "shall, not more than one month after the change, inform the worker of the na-", "content": "ture of the change by a written statement; and", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 46 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "if he does not leave a copy of the statement with the worker, shall preserve the", "content": "statement and ensure that the worker has reasonable opportunities of reading it \nin the course of his employment, or that it is made reasonably accessible to the \nworker in some other way.", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 188 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "A statement under subsection", "content": "(I) or", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 6 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "or", "content": "", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section may, for all or any of the", "content": "particulars to be given by the statement, refer the worker to some other document which \nthe worker has reasonable opportunities of reading in the course of his employment or \nwhich is made reasonably accessible to the worker in some other way. \n( 4) If the employer, in referring in the said statement to any such document, indicates \nto the worker that future changes in the terms particularised in the document will be en-\ntered in the document (or recorded by some other means for the information...", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 581 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section", "content": "inform the worker of any such change which is duly entered or recorded not more than \none month after the change is made.", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 121 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "If, not more than six months after the termination of a worker's period of em-", "content": "ployment, a further period of employment is begrm with the same employer and the terms \nof employment are the same, no statement need be given under subsection", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 159 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this", "content": "Ll-7 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 7, "page_end": 7, "content_length": 15 }, { "level": 2, "number": "8", "title": "Medical examination", "content": "(1) Every worker who enters into a contract shall be medically examined by a regis-\ntered medical practitioner at the expense of the employer. \n(2) The State Authority may by order exempt from the requirement of medical ex-\namination workers entering into contracts for-\n(a) \nemployment in agricultural undertakings not employing more than a limited \nnumber of workers (the limit being specified in the order); or \n(b) \nemployment in the vicinity of the workers' homes-\n(i) \nin agricultural work; or ...", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 660 }, { "level": 2, "number": "9", "title": "Contracts: general", "content": "(I) No contract shall be deemed to be binding on the family or dependants of a \nworker unless it contains an express provision to that effect. \n(2) An employer shall be responsible for the performance of any contract made by \nany person acting on his behalf. \n(3) Except in the case of a contract of apprenticeship, no person under the age of \nsixteen years shall be capable of entering into a contract of employment under this Act. \n( 4) No contract shall provide for the payment of wages at interva...", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 1179 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section if there is a", "content": "change in the terms of employment.", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 34 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "The provisions of this section in respect of written statements shall not apply if-", "content": "( a) \na worker has a written contract of employment which covers each of the par-\nticulars mentioned in subsection", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 114 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this section; and", "content": "", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "he has a copy of that wtitten contract.", "content": "8. Medical examination", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 22 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Every worker who enters into a contract shall be medically examined by a regis-", "content": "tered medical practitioner at the expense of the employer.", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 58 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The State Authority may by order exempt from the requirement of medical ex-", "content": "amination workers entering into contracts for-", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 46 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "employment in agricultural undertakings not employing more than a limited", "content": "number of workers (the limit being specified in the order); or", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 62 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "employment in the vicinity of the workers' homes-", "content": "", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "in agricultural work; or", "content": "(ii) \nin non-agricultural work which the State Authority is satisfied is not of \na dangerous character or likely to be injurious to the health of the \nworkers. \n9. Contracts: general \n(I) No contract shall be deemed to be binding on the family or dependants of a \nworker unless it contains an express provision to that effect.", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 326 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "No contract shall be deemed to be binding on the family or dependants of a", "content": "worker unless it contains an express provision to that effect.", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 62 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "An employer shall be responsible for the performance of any contract made by", "content": "any person acting on his behalf.", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 32 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Except in the case of a contract of apprenticeship, no person under the age of", "content": "sixteen years shall be capable of entering into a contract of employment under this Act. \n( 4) No contract shall provide for the payment of wages at intervals exceeding one \nmonth unless the written consent of the State Authority has been previously obtained.", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 259 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "No worker shall be bound by virtue of any contract under this Act to answer for", "content": "the debt, default or miscarriage of any other person.", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 53 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "No contract shall-", "content": "", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "make it a condition of employment that a worker shall or shall not join a trade", "content": "union or shall or shall not relinquish membership of a trade union; or", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 70 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "cause the dismissal of, or otherwise prejudice, a worker-", "content": "", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "by reason of trade union membership; or", "content": "(ii) \nbecause of trade union activities outside working hours or, with the \nconsent of the empJoyer, within working hours; or \n[Issue I] \nLI - 8", "page_start": 8, "page_end": 8, "content_length": 144 }, { "level": 2, "number": "10", "title": "Transfer to other employment", "content": "(1) The transfer of any contract from one employer to another shall be subject to the \nconsent of the worker and the endorsement of the transfer upon the contract by an au-\nthorised labour officer. \n(2) Before endorsing the transfer upon the contract, the officer in question-\n(a) \nshall ascertain that the worker has freely consented to the transfer and that his \nconsent has not been obtained by coercion or undue influence or as a result of \nmisrepresentation or mistake; and \n(b) \nif by the trans...", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 845 }, { "level": 2, "number": "11", "title": "Termination of contracts hy notice", "content": "(1) Either party to a contract of employment may terminate the contract on the expi~ \nration of notice given by him to the other party of his intention to do so. \n(2) The notice to be given for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section shall be-\n(a) \none day, where the contract has continued for a period of three months or less; \n(b) \none week, where the contract had continued for more than three months but \nless than two years; \n(c) \ntwo weeks, where the contract has continued for a period...", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 819 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "A contract shall be terminated-", "content": "( a) \nby the expiry of the period for which it was made; or", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 59 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "by the death of the worker before the expiry ofthat period; or", "content": "", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "by notice in accordance with section 11 of this Act or in any other way in", "content": "which a contract is legally terminable or held to be terminated.", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 64 }, { "level": 3, "number": "8", "title": "The termination of a contract by the death of a worker shall be without prejudice", "content": "to the legal claims of his personal representatives or dependants. \n10. Transfer to other employment", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 100 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "The transfer of any contract from one employer to another shall be subject to the", "content": "consent of the worker and the endorsement of the transfer upon the contract by an au-\nthorised labour officer.", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 110 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Before endorsing the transfer upon the contract, the officer in question-", "content": "", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "shall ascertain that the worker has freely consented to the transfer and that his", "content": "consent has not been obtained by coercion or undue influence or as a result of \nmisrepresentation or mistake; and", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 113 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "if by the transfer the worker will-", "content": "", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "change his form of employment from one which is the subject of an", "content": "exemption order made under section 8", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 36 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this Act; or", "content": "(ii) \nbe subject to such a change of conditions as in the officer's opinion \nrenders such a course advisable, \nmay require the worker to be medically examined or re-examined, as the case may be. \n11. Termination of contracts hy notice", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 234 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Either party to a contract of employment may terminate the contract on the expi~", "content": "ration of notice given by him to the other party of his intention to do so.", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 75 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The notice to be given for the purposes of subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this section shall be-", "content": "", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "one day, where the contract has continued for a period of three months or less;", "content": "", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "one week, where the contract had continued for more than three months but", "content": "less than two years;", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 20 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "two weeks, where the contract has continued for a period of two years but less", "content": "than five years; and", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 20 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "one month, where the contract had continued for five years or more.", "content": "", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Any notice for a period of one week or more shall be in writing.", "content": "", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "The periods of notice specified in subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section exclude the day", "content": "on which notice is given. \nLl-9 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 9, "page_end": 9, "content_length": 42 }, { "level": 2, "number": "12", "title": "Common employment not a defence", "content": "(1) It shall not be a defence to an employer who is sued in respect of personal injuries \ncaused by the negligence of a person employed by him, that that person was, at the time \nthe injuries were caused, in common employment with the person injured. \n(2) Any provisions contained in a contract of service or apprenticeship, or in an \nagreement collateral thereto (including a contract or agreement entered into before the \ncommencement of this section) shall be void in so far as it would have the e...", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 997 }, { "level": 2, "number": "13", "title": "Hours of work and overtime", "content": "(l) Normal hours of work in any undertaking shall be those fixed-\n( a) \nby mutual agreement; '?r \n(b) \nby collective bargaining within the organisation or industry concerned; or \n(c) \nby an industrial wages board (established by or under an enactment providing \nfor the establishment of such boards) where there is no machinery for collec-\ntive bargaining. \n(2) Hours which a worker is required to work in excess of the normal hours fixed un-\nder subsection (1) of this section shall constitute overt...", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 700 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "Nothing in this section affects any right of either party to a contract to treat the", "content": "contract as terminable without notice by reason of such conduct by the other party as \nwould have enabled him so to treat it before the making of this Act.", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 155 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "Nothing in this section shall prevent either party to a contract from waiving his", "content": "right to notice on any occasion, or from accepting a payment in lieu of notice.", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 79 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "All wages payable in money shall be paid on or before the expiry of any period of", "content": "notice.", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 7 }, { "level": 3, "number": "8", "title": "If an employer gives notice to terntinate the contract of employment of a worker", "content": "who has been continuously employed for three months or more, the employer shall not be \nliable under this section to make any payment in respect of a period during which the \nworker is absent from work with the leave of the employer granted at the request of the \nworker.", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 271 }, { "level": 3, "number": "9", "title": "In the calculation of a payment in lieu of notice, only that part of the wages which", "content": "a worker receives in money, exclusive of overtime and other allowances, shall be taken \ninto account. \n12. Common employment not a defence", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 138 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "It shall not be a defence to an employer who is sued in respect of personal injuries", "content": "caused by the negligence of a person employed by him, that that person was, at the time \nthe injuries were caused, in common employment with the person injured.", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 160 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Any provisions contained in a contract of service or apprenticeship, or in an", "content": "agreement collateral thereto (including a contract or agreement entered into before the \ncommencement of this section) shall be void in so far as it would have the effect of ex-\ncluding or limiting any liability of the employer in respect of personal injuries caused to \nthe person employed or apprenticed by the negligence of persons in common employ-\nment with him.", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 367 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "For the purposes of this section, the expression \"personal injuries\" includes any", "content": "disease and any impairment of a person's physical or mental condition arising out of his \nemployment, and \"injury\" and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly. \nTerms and conditions of employment \n13. Hours of work and overtime", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 238 }, { "level": 3, "number": "l", "title": "Normal hours of work in any undertaking shall be those fixed-", "content": "( a) \nby mutual agreement; '?r", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 30 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "by collective bargaining within the organisation or industry concerned; or", "content": "", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "by an industrial wages board (established by or under an enactment providing", "content": "for the establishment of such boards) where there is no machinery for collec-\ntive bargaining.", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 94 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Hours which a worker is required to work in excess of the normal hours fixed un-", "content": "der subsection", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 14 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this section shall constitute overtime.", "content": "", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Where a worker is at work for six hours or more a day, his work shall be inter-", "content": "rupted (to the extent which is necessary, having regard to its character and duration and to \n[Issue 1] \nLl-10", "page_start": 10, "page_end": 10, "content_length": 110 }, { "level": 2, "number": "14", "title": "Provision of transport", "content": "(1) Where a worker is required to travel sixteen kilometres or more from his normal \nplace of work to another worksite he shall be entitled to free transport or an allowance in \nlieu thereof. \n(2) Where the employer provides a vehicle or vessel for the purposes of subsec-\ntion (I) of this section, he shall ensure that the vehicle or vessel is suitable, is in good \nsanitary condition and is not overcrowded.", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 409 }, { "level": 2, "number": "15", "title": "Periodicity of payment of wages", "content": "Wages shall become due and payable at the end of each period for which the contract \nis expressed to subsist, that is to say, daily, weekly or at such other period as may be \nagreed upon: \nProvided that, where the period is more than one month, the wages shall become \ndue and payable at intervals not exceeding one month. \nLl-11 \n[Issue 1] \n. -\n-~··--··--- .. \n-~.------·-·-~-~--", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 380 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "exceptions may be made to the rule in this subsection where unforeseen cir-", "content": "cumstances render them necessary; and", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 37 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "where it is found unavoidable in view of the nature of the work and the work-", "content": "ing conditions in general, time-off for a meal at the worksite or in the immedi-\nate vicinity may be substituted for the rest-interval.", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 135 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "In subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of this section, \"rest-interval\" means an interruption of work of", "content": "which the length is fixed beforehand and during which the worker is free to dispose of his \ntime and is not required to remain at the place of work. \n( 5) Where, by reason of its connection with a mechanical process or as a result of \nother circumstances, the work involves continuous strain or is particularly trying in other \nways, the worker shall be allowed the requisite number of suitably adjusted and spaced \nbreaks in the work.", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 435 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "In subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "of this section, \"break in the work\" means a short intermission", "content": "in the work fixed beforehand which is ordered with a view to allowing the worker to de-\ntach himself from his work and which is not to be counted as a rest-interval or time-off \nunder subsection", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 194 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of this section.", "content": "", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "In every period of seven days a worker shall be entitled to one day of rest which", "content": "shall not be less than 24 consecutive hours; if any reduction takes place in the weekly \nrest -period-\n( a) \ncorresponding time-off from work shall be allowed as soon as possible (and in \nany case not later than fourteen days thereafter); or", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 241 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "wages at overtime rates shall be paid in lieu thereof.", "content": "14. Provision of transport", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 26 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Where a worker is required to travel sixteen kilometres or more from his normal", "content": "place of work to another worksite he shall be entitled to free transport or an allowance in \nlieu thereof.", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 106 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where the employer provides a vehicle or vessel for the purposes of subsec-", "content": "tion (I) of this section, he shall ensure that the vehicle or vessel is suitable, is in good \nsanitary condition and is not overcrowded. \n15. Periodicity of payment of wages \nWages shall become due and payable at the end of each period for which the contract \nis expressed to subsist, that is to say, daily, weekly or at such other period as may be \nagreed upon: \nProvided that, where the period is more than one month, the wages shall become \ndue and payable at intervals not exceeding one month. \nL...", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 555 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section, he shall ensure that the vehicle or vessel is suitable, is in good", "content": "sanitary condition and is not overcrowded. \n15. Periodicity of payment of wages \nWages shall become due and payable at the end of each period for which the contract \nis expressed to subsist, that is to say, daily, weekly or at such other period as may be \nagreed upon: \nProvided that, where the period is more than one month, the wages shall become \ndue and payable at intervals not exceeding one month. \nLl-11 \n[Issue 1] \n. -\n-~··--··--- .. \n-~.------·-·-~-~--", "page_start": 11, "page_end": 11, "content_length": 461 }, { "level": 2, "number": "16", "title": "Sick leave", "content": "Subject to the Workmen's Compensation Act. a worker shall be entitled to be paid \nwages up to twelve working days in any one calendar year during absence from work \ncaused by temporary illness certified by a registered medical practitioner: \n[Cap. W", "page_start": 12, "page_end": 12, "content_length": 249 }, { "level": 2, "number": "6", "title": "]", "content": "Provided that this section shall not apply unless-\n( a) \nthe contract remains in existence during the period of absence and the worker \nis ready and willing to perform his part of the contract save for the incapacity \nproduced by the illness; and \n(b) \nthe worker. if so requested by the employer, consents to be examined by a \nqualified medical practitioner nominated by the employer.", "page_start": 12, "page_end": 12, "content_length": 385 }, { "level": 2, "number": "17", "title": "Duty of employer to provide work", "content": "(1) Except where a collective agreement provides otherwise, every employer shall, \nunless a worker has broken his contract, provide work suitable to the worker's capacity \non every day (except rest days and public holidays) on which the worker presents himself \nand is fit for work; and, if the employer fails to provide work as aforesaid, he shall pay to \nthe worker in respect of each day on which he has so failed wages at the same rate as \nwould be payable if the worker had performed a day's wor...", "page_start": 12, "page_end": 12, "content_length": 2145 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the worker. if so requested by the employer, consents to be examined by a", "content": "qualified medical practitioner nominated by the employer. \n17. Duty of employer to provide work", "page_start": 12, "page_end": 12, "content_length": 95 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Except where a collective agreement provides otherwise, every employer shall,", "content": "unless a worker has broken his contract, provide work suitable to the worker's capacity \non every day (except rest days and public holidays) on which the worker presents himself \nand is fit for work; and, if the employer fails to provide work as aforesaid, he shall pay to \nthe worker in respect of each day on which he has so failed wages at the same rate as \nwould be payable if the worker had performed a day's work: \nProvided that-", "page_start": 12, "page_end": 12, "content_length": 435 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "where, owing to a temporary emergency or other circumstances beyond the", "content": "employer's control (the period of which shall not exceed one week or such \nlonger period as an authorised labour officer may allow in any particular case), \nthe employer is unable to provide work, the worker shall be entitled to those \nwages only on the first day of the period in question; and", "page_start": 12, "page_end": 12, "content_length": 294 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "this subsection shall not apply where the worker is suspended from work as a", "content": "punishment for a breach of discipline or any other offence.", "page_start": 12, "page_end": 12, "content_length": 59 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where a worker is employed in any agricultural undertaking on a plantation on a", "content": "contract of service under which he earns wages calculated by reference to the number of \ndays' work performed in each month of his service, the employer shall provide the \nworker with work suitable to his capacity on not less than 24 days in each month during \nthe whole of which he is so employed; and, if the employer fails to provide work as afore-\nsaid on any of those 24 days on which the worker presents himself and is fit for work, he \nshall pay to the worker in respect of each such day wages...", "page_start": 12, "page_end": 12, "content_length": 721 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Any dispute between an employer and a worker as to the worker's fitness for", "content": "work under subsection", "page_start": 12, "page_end": 12, "content_length": 21 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "or", "content": "", "page_start": 12, "page_end": 12, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section may be referred to an authorised labour", "content": "officer, who may take such medical or other advice as he thinks appropriate and whose \ndecision shall be final. \n[lssue 1] \nLl-12", "page_start": 12, "page_end": 12, "content_length": 129 }, { "level": 2, "number": "18", "title": "Annual holidays with pay", "content": "(I) Every worker shall be entitled after twelve months' continuous service to a holi-\nday with full pay of-\n(a) \nat least six working days; or \n(b) \nin the case of a person under the age of sixteen years (including an apprentice). \nat least twelve working days. \n(2) The holiday mentioned in subsection (l) of this section may be deferred by \nagreement between the employer and the worker: \nProvided that the holiday-earning period shall not thereby be increased beyond 24 \nmonths' continuous service...", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 1168 }, { "level": 2, "number": "19", "title": "Calculation of leave pay and sickness benefits", "content": "In the calculation of leave pay and sickness benefits only that part of his wages which \na worker receives in money (excluding overtime and other allowances) shall be taken into \naccount.", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 187 }, { "level": 2, "number": "20", "title": "Redundancy", "content": "(I) In the event ofredundancy-\n(a) \nthe employer shall inform the trade union or workers' representative concerned \nof the reasons for and the extent of the anticipated redundancy; \n(b) \nthe principle of \"last in, first out\" shall be adopted in the discharge of the par-\nticular category of workers affected, subject to all factors of relative merit, in-\ncluding skill, ability and reliability; and \n(c) \nthe employer shall use his best endeavours to negotiate redundancy payments \nto any discharged ...", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 939 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Every worker shall be entitled after twelve months' continuous service to a holi-", "content": "day with full pay of-", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 21 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "at least six working days; or", "content": "", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "in the case of a person under the age of sixteen years (including an apprentice).", "content": "at least twelve working days.", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 29 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The holiday mentioned in subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "l", "title": "of this section may be deferred by", "content": "agreement between the employer and the worker: \nProvided that the holiday-earning period shall not thereby be increased beyond 24 \nmonths' continuous service.", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 158 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "It shall be unlawful for an employer to pay wages in lieu of the holiday mentioned", "content": "in subsection", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 13 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this section to a worker whose contract has not terminated.", "content": "", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "A person who ceases to be employed after having completed-", "content": "( a) \nless than twelve but not less than six months in the continuous employment of \nan employer; or", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 100 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "not less than six months in the continuous employment of an employer since", "content": "he last qualified for a holiday under subsection (I) of this section. \nshall be paid with respect to that period of employment an amount bearing the same pro-\nportion to full pay for one week at his normal rate as that period bears to twelve months. \n19. Calculation of leave pay and sickness benefits \nIn the calculation of leave pay and sickness benefits only that part of his wages which \na worker receives in money (excluding overtime and other allowances) shall be taken into \naccount. \n20. Redu...", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 538 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section.", "content": "shall be paid with respect to that period of employment an amount bearing the same pro-\nportion to full pay for one week at his normal rate as that period bears to twelve months. \n19. Calculation of leave pay and sickness benefits \nIn the calculation of leave pay and sickness benefits only that part of his wages which \na worker receives in money (excluding overtime and other allowances) shall be taken into \naccount. \n20. Redundancy \n(I) In the event ofredundancy-", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 467 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "In the event ofredundancy-", "content": "", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the employer shall inform the trade union or workers' representative concerned", "content": "of the reasons for and the extent of the anticipated redundancy;", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 64 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the principle of \"last in, first out\" shall be adopted in the discharge of the par-", "content": "ticular category of workers affected, subject to all factors of relative merit, in-\ncluding skill, ability and reliability; and", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 127 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the employer shall use his best endeavours to negotiate redundancy payments", "content": "to any discharged workers who are not protected by regulations made under \nsubsection", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 85 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section.", "content": "", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The Minister may make regulations providing, generally or in particular cases, for", "content": "the compulsory payment of redundancy allowances on the termination of a worker's em-\nployment because of his redundancy.", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 120 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "In this section \"redundancy\" means an involuntary and permanent loss of em-", "content": "ployment caused by an excess of manpower. \nLl-13 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 13, "page_end": 13, "content_length": 59 }, { "level": 2, "number": "21", "title": "Offences", "content": "(1) Any employer who-\n(a) \nenters into any agreement or contract or gives any remuneration for employ-\nment contrary to this Part or declared by this Part to be illegal or unlawful; or \n(b) \nmakes any deduction from the wages of any worker or receives any payment \nfrom any worker contrary to this Part; or \n(c) \ncontravenes section 6 (2), 7, 13 (3), (5) or (7), 14 or 18 (3) of this Act, \nshall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding N800 or, for \na second or subse...", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 542 }, { "level": 2, "number": "500", "title": "(2) Where an employer is charged with an offence under subsection (I) of this sec-", "content": "tion-\n(a) \nhe shall be entitled, upon information duly laid by him, to have any other per-\nson whom he charges as the actual offender brought before the court at the \ntime appointed for hearing the charge; and \n(b) \nif, after the commission of the offence has been proved, the employer proves to \nthe satisfaction of the court that he has used due diligence to enforce this Part \nand that the other person has committed the offence without the employer's \nknowledge, consent or connivance, the other ...", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 1158 }, { "level": 2, "number": "22", "title": "Exemptions", "content": "(1) Nothing in this Part shall apply to a worker who is the father, mother, husband, \nwife, son or daughter of the employer. \n(2) Nothing in this Part of this Act shall apply to any body of persons working on any \nagreement of co-operation. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-14", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 258 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Any employer who-", "content": "", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "enters into any agreement or contract or gives any remuneration for employ-", "content": "ment contrary to this Part or declared by this Part to be illegal or unlawful; or", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 81 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "makes any deduction from the wages of any worker or receives any payment", "content": "from any worker contrary to this Part; or", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 41 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "contravenes section 6", "content": "", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": ", 7, 13", "content": "", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": ",", "content": "", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "or", "content": "", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": ", 14 or 18", "content": "", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of this Act,", "content": "shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding N800 or, for \na second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding N1,500.", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 156 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where an employer is charged with an offence under subsection", "content": "(I) of this sec-\ntion-", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 22 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this sec-", "content": "tion-", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 5 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "he shall be entitled, upon information duly laid by him, to have any other per-", "content": "son whom he charges as the actual offender brought before the court at the \ntime appointed for hearing the charge; and", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 118 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "if, after the commission of the offence has been proved, the employer proves to", "content": "the satisfaction of the court that he has used due diligence to enforce this Part \nand that the other person has committed the offence without the employer's \nknowledge, consent or connivance, the other person shall be convicted of the \noffence and the employer shall be exempted from any liability.", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 299 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Where it is made to appear to the satisfaction of the Minister at the time of the", "content": "discovery of an apparent offence under subsection", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 49 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this section-", "content": "( a) \nthat the employer in question has used due diligence to enforce this Part;", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 80 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "by what person the offence had been committed; and", "content": "", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "that the offence has been committed without the knowledge, connivance or", "content": "consent of the employer, \nthe Minister shall proceed against the person whom he believes to be the actual offender \nin the first instance without first proceeding against the employer. \n22. Exemptions", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 200 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Nothing in this Part shall apply to a worker who is the father, mother, husband,", "content": "wife, son or daughter of the employer.", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 38 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Nothing in this Part of this Act shall apply to any body of persons working on any", "content": "agreement of co-operation. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-14", "page_start": 14, "page_end": 14, "content_length": 44 }, { "level": 1, "number": "II", "title": "Recruiting", "content": "Recruiters and recruiting generally \n23. Prohibition of recruiting except nnder permit or licence \nCAP.Ll \n(1) Subject to Ibis section and section 48 of this Act, no person or association shall \nrecruit any citizen for employment as a worker in Nigeria or elsewhere except in pursu-\nance of an employer's permit or recruiter's licence. \n(2) Where a worker-\n(a) \nis employed by an undertaking for which it is proposed !bat he should recruit \nother workers; \n(b) \nis formally commissioned in writing by...", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 1995 }, { "level": 2, "number": "23", "title": "Prohibition of recruiting except nnder permit or licence", "content": "CAP.Ll \n(1) Subject to Ibis section and section 48 of this Act, no person or association shall \nrecruit any citizen for employment as a worker in Nigeria or elsewhere except in pursu-\nance of an employer's permit or recruiter's licence. \n(2) Where a worker-\n(a) \nis employed by an undertaking for which it is proposed !bat he should recruit \nother workers; \n(b) \nis formally commissioned in writing by his employer to recruit other workers \nfor !be undertaking; \n(c) \ndoes not receive any remuneratio...", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 1113 }, { "level": 2, "number": "24", "title": "Employer's permit", "content": "(1) If any person is desirous of recruiting-\n( a) \nfor himself or any other person; or \n(b) \nfor any association of employers; or \n(c) \nfor a public authority; or \n(d) \nfor the government of any country outside Nigeria, \nthe services of any citizen as a worker in Nigeria or elsewhere, he may apply in writing to \nthe Minister giving the particulars specified in subsection (2) of this section. \n(2) The particulars referred to in subsection (1) of this section are-\n( a) \n!be number of workers requi...", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 758 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Subject to Ibis section and section 48 of this Act, no person or association shall", "content": "recruit any citizen for employment as a worker in Nigeria or elsewhere except in pursu-\nance of an employer's permit or recruiter's licence.", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 140 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where a worker-", "content": "", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "is employed by an undertaking for which it is proposed !bat he should recruit", "content": "other workers;", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 14 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "is formally commissioned in writing by his employer to recruit other workers", "content": "for !be undertaking;", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 20 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "does not receive any remuneration or other advantage from the recruiting; and", "content": "", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "does not make advances of wages to the workers he recruits,", "content": "the Minister may waive the need for a permit or licence under subsection", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 72 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this sec-", "content": "tion and issue to the worker a certificate to recruit citizens for service as workers in Nige-\nria, subject to such conditions (which shall be endorsed on !be certificate) as !be Minister \nthinks fit.", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 200 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "If any worker to whom a certificate has been issued under subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this", "content": "section is convicted of an offence under section 46 or 47 of this Act, the Minister may \nforthwith cancel the certificate. \n24. Employer's permit", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 145 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "If any person is desirous of recruiting-", "content": "( a) \nfor himself or any other person; or", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 41 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "for any association of employers; or", "content": "", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "for a public authority; or", "content": "", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "for the government of any country outside Nigeria,", "content": "the services of any citizen as a worker in Nigeria or elsewhere, he may apply in writing to \nthe Minister giving the particulars specified in subsection", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 152 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section.", "content": "", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The particulars referred to in subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this section are-", "content": "( a) \n!be number of workers required;", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 37 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the place where !be work is to be performed;", "content": "", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "!be nature of the work;", "content": "", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "!be wages to be paid;", "content": "", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "!be duration of the proposed contract; and", "content": "", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "f", "title": "whether or not it is desired to obtain the workers through a recruiter.", "content": "Ll-15 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 15, "page_end": 15, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 2, "number": "25", "title": "Recruiter's licence", "content": "(1) The Minister may licence fit and proper persons to recruit citizens in Nigeria for \nthe purpose of-\n( a) \nemployment as workers outside Nigeria; or \n(b) \nemployment as workers in Nigeria: \nProvided that any person who has been granted a licence to recruit citizens for em-\nployment outside Nigeria may also be granted a licence to recruit citizens for employ-\nment inside Nigeria. \n(2) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of twelve months \nfrom the date of issue, and...", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 800 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Where the work is to be performed outside Nigeria, the Minister may require the", "content": "production of a letter of recommendation from the government of the place where the \nwork is to be performed certifying that the applicant is a fit and proper person to be \ngranted a permit.", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 190 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "Upon receipt of an application under subsection", "content": "(I) of this section and, if re-\nquired, a letter of reconunendation under subsection", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 84 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section and, if re-", "content": "quired, a letter of reconunendation under subsection", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 52 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of this section, the Minister may", "content": "grant to the applicant a permit to engage personally or through a recruiter the number of \nworkers required (or a smaller number) within such area as may be specified in the per-\nmit.", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 183 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "The particulars of every pennit granted under this section shall be published in", "content": "the Federal Gazette, and no such permit shall remain in force for a longer period than six \nmonths from the date of issue.", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 122 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "It shall be an implied term of every pennit granted under this section that the", "content": "workers recruited shall be grouped at the place of employment under suitable ethnical \nconditions.", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 98 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "Except in the case of workers recruited for the service of a public authority, the", "content": "Minister shall-", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 15 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "before granting a permit under this section, require security in such amount as", "content": "he may thiuk fit (either by way of deposit or otherwise) to be given by the em-\nployer or his agent or both-", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 108 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "for the payment of the wages and travelling expenses of the workers", "content": "about to be recruited; \n(ii) \nfor the payment of any expenses which may be incurred by the Federal \nGovernment in respect of the workers or their families; and \n(iii) \nfor the payment of any fine which may be imposed upon the employer \nunder this Part of this Act; and", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 268 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "endorse upon the permit full particulars of the security given.", "content": "25. Recruiter's licence", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 23 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "The Minister may licence fit and proper persons to recruit citizens in Nigeria for", "content": "the purpose of-\n( a) \nemployment as workers outside Nigeria; or", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 63 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "employment as workers in Nigeria:", "content": "Provided that any person who has been granted a licence to recruit citizens for em-\nployment outside Nigeria may also be granted a licence to recruit citizens for employ-\nment inside Nigeria.", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 191 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of twelve months", "content": "from the date of issue, and notification of the grant shall be published in the Federal \nGazette.", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 97 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "The grant of a licence under this section may be made subject to such conditions", "content": "and restrictions as the Minister may think fit; and any such conditions or restrictions shall \nbe endorsed upon the licence. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-16", "page_start": 16, "page_end": 16, "content_length": 142 }, { "level": 2, "number": "26", "title": "Restrictions on recruiting", "content": "(1) No recruiting operations shall be conducted in any area in which recruiting is \nprohibited by the Minister by order or in a labour health area. \n(2) No recniiter shall recruit workers for service with any person~ \n(a) \nunless that person is in possession of a valid permit granted under section 24 of \nthis Act; or \n(b) \nin excess of the number of workers authorised to be recruited by the permit; or \n(c) \nfrom any area or place which is not specified in the permit. \n(3) No public officer shall...", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 713 }, { "level": 2, "number": "27", "title": "Recruiting: miscellan~us provisions", "content": "(I) Every recruiter shall keep in the prescribed form records from which the regular-\nity of every recruiting operation and of his own conduct can be verified and shall produce \nthe records for inspection on demand by an authorised labour officer. \n(2) No person shall assist a recruiter in a subordinate capacity in the actual recruiting \noperation unless he has been approved in writing by the Minister and has been furnished \nwith written authority by the recruiter; and, where a recruiter's assis...", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 1050 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "Every applicant for a licence under this section shall, if so required by the Minis-", "content": "ter, furnish such financial or other security for his proper conduct as may be required.", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 88 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "The Minister may at any time~", "content": "", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "suspend a licence granted under this section pending the result of any investi-", "content": "gation into any alleged irregularity; and", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 41 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "withdraw the licence if the licensee has been convicted of any offence under", "content": "this or any other law or has otherwise so conducted himself as in the opinion of \nthe Minister to be no longer a fit and proper person to undertake recruiting op-\nerations.", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 172 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "Where a licence is suspended or withdrawn under subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "of this section,", "content": "notification of the suspension or withdrawal shall be published in the Federal Gazette. \n26. Restrictions on recruiting", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 119 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "No recruiting operations shall be conducted in any area in which recruiting is", "content": "prohibited by the Minister by order or in a labour health area.", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 63 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "No recniiter shall recruit workers for service with any person~", "content": "", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "unless that person is in possession of a valid permit granted under section 24 of", "content": "this Act; or", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 12 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "in excess of the number of workers authorised to be recruited by the permit; or", "content": "", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "from any area or place which is not specified in the permit.", "content": "", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "No public officer shall~", "content": "", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "act as a recruiting agent; or", "content": "", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "exercise pressure upon possible recruits; or", "content": "", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "receive from any source whatsoever any special remuneration or other special", "content": "inducement for assistance in recruiting. \n27. Recruiting: miscellan~us provisions \n(I) Every recruiter shall keep in the prescribed form records from which the regular-\nity of every recruiting operation and of his own conduct can be verified and shall produce \nthe records for inspection on demand by an authorised labour officer.", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 330 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Every recruiter shall keep in the prescribed form records from which the regular-", "content": "ity of every recruiting operation and of his own conduct can be verified and shall produce \nthe records for inspection on demand by an authorised labour officer.", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 161 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "No person shall assist a recruiter in a subordinate capacity in the actual recruiting", "content": "operation unless he has been approved in writing by the Minister and has been furnished \nwith written authority by the recruiter; and, where a recruiter's assistant commits an of-\nfence under this Part of this Act, both the assistant and the recruiter shall be deemed to \nhave committed the offence and shall each be liable on conviction to the penalty therefor.", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 362 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "A recruiter who is the agent or assistant of another recruiter-", "content": "", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "shall receive a fixed salary; or", "content": "", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "with the written approval of the Minister, may receive remuneration calculated", "content": "at a rate per capita of workers recruited, the rate being specified in the ap-\nproval.", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 86 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "No recruiter shall recruit any young person:", "content": "Ll-17 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 17, "page_end": 17, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 2, "number": "28", "title": "Health", "content": "(I) Every recruited worker shall be medically examined under section 8 of this Act. \n(2) Where a worker has been recruited for employment at a distance from the place \nof recruiting or has been recruited for employment outside Nigeria, the medical examina-\ntion shall take place as near as may be convenient to the place of recruiting or, in the case \nof workers recruited for employment outside Nigeria, at the last place of departure from \nNigeria. \n(3) The Minister may empower an authorised labou...", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 1391 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "No advance in excess of a total sum of ten naira shall be paid to any recruited", "content": "worker in respect of wages prior to his employment, and any advance which is made shall \nbe subject to such conditions as the Minister may direct generally or in respect of any \nparticular case.", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 194 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "In any case where a recruited worker is not engaged at or near the place of re-", "content": "cruiting, the Minister may in his discretion require, either generally or in any specific \nrecruiting operation, the issue to the worker of a document in writing containing particu-\nlars of-", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 190 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the identity of the worker;", "content": "", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the prospective conditions of employment; and", "content": "", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "any advance of wages made to the worker,", "content": "and containing such other particulars as the Minister may consider necessary.", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 77 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "The recruiting of the head of a family shall not be deemed to involve the recruit-", "content": "ing of any member of his family.", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 32 }, { "level": 3, "number": "8", "title": "Where a worker's family accompanies him to his place of employment under sec-", "content": "tion 34 or 44 of this Act, he and the members of his family shall not be separated except \nat the express request of the persons concerned. \n28. Health \n(I) Every recruited worker shall be medically examined under section 8 of this Act.", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 236 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Every recruited worker shall be medically examined under section 8 of this Act.", "content": "", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where a worker has been recruited for employment at a distance from the place", "content": "of recruiting or has been recruited for employment outside Nigeria, the medical examina-\ntion shall take place as near as may be convenient to the place of recruiting or, in the case \nof workers recruited for employment outside Nigeria, at the last place of departure from \nNigeria.", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 282 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "The Minister may empower an authorised labour officer before whom recruited", "content": "workers are brought under section 33 or 39 of this Act to permit the departure prior to \nmedical examination of any such worker in whose case the officer is satisfied that-", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 172 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "it was and is impossible for the medical examination to take place near to the", "content": "place of recruiting or at the place of departure;", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 49 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the worker appears fit for the journey and the prospective employment; and", "content": "", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the worker will be medically examined on arrival at the place of employment", "content": "or as soon as possible thereafter.", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 34 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "The Minister may in his discretion (and particularly when the journey of any re-", "content": "cruited workers is of such a duration and takes place under such conditions that the health \nof the workers is likely to be affected) require any recruited workers to be examined both \nbefore departure and after arrival at the place of employment. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-18", "page_start": 18, "page_end": 18, "content_length": 265 }, { "level": 2, "number": "29", "title": "Transport", "content": "(I) The recruiter or employer shall provide transport to the place of employment, ex-\ncept in so far as an authorised labour officer may in any particular case certify that the \nprovision of transport is impossible for the whole or any part of the journey. \n(2) The Minister shall issue such directions as he may consider necessary to ensure \nthat-\n(a) \nthe vehicles and vessels used for the transport of recruited workers are suitable \nfor the purpose; \n(b) \nwhen it is necessary to break the journe...", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 1943 }, { "level": 2, "number": "30", "title": "Expenses and maintenance", "content": "(1) The expense of the journey of recruited workers to the place of employment, in-\ncluding all expenses incurred for their welfare dnring the journey, shall be borne by the \nrecruiter or the employer. \n(2) The recruiter shall furnish recruited workers with everything necessary for their \nwelfare during the journey to the place of employment, including particularly, as local \nLl-19 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 395 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "The Minister shall ensure that all necessary measures are taken for the acclimati-", "content": "sation and adaptation of recruited workers and for their immunisation against disease, and \nmay issue such directions in that behalf as he may think fit, either generally or in respect \nof any particular recruiting operation. \n29. Transport \n(I) The recruiter or employer shall provide transport to the place of employment, ex-\ncept in so far as an authorised labour officer may in any particular case certify that the \nprovision of transport is impossible for the whole or any part of the journey.", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 498 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "The recruiter or employer shall provide transport to the place of employment, ex-", "content": "cept in so far as an authorised labour officer may in any particular case certify that the \nprovision of transport is impossible for the whole or any part of the journey.", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 170 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The Minister shall issue such directions as he may consider necessary to ensure", "content": "that-", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 5 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the vehicles and vessels used for the transport of recruited workers are suitable", "content": "for the purpose;", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "when it is necessary to break the journey for the night, suitable accommodation", "content": "is provided;", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 12 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "in the case of long journeys all necessary arrangements are made for medical", "content": "assistance for the recruited workers and for their welfare;", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 59 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "where recruited workers have to make long journeys on foot to the place of", "content": "employment-", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 11 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "the length of the daily jonrney is compatible with the health and", "content": "strength of the recruited workers; and \n(ii) if the extent of the movement oflabonrrenders it necessary, rest camps \nor rest houses are provided at suitable points on the main routes and are \nkept in proper sanitary condition and have the necessary facilities for \nmedical attention; and", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 287 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "adequate protection (whlch may include the provision of separate accommo-", "content": "dation) is afforded during the journey to members of the family of a recruited \nworker accompanying him under section 34 or 44 of this Act.", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 139 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Where recruited workers have to make long jonrneys in groups to the place of", "content": "employment, they shall be conveyed by a responsible person approved by an authorised \nlabour officer. \n( 4) The Minister may make regulations prescribing the conditions under which re-\ncruited workers may be transported by road, sea or air and, without prejudice to the gen-\nerality of the foregoing, any such regulations may make provision for compliance with \nNigerian immigration laws and for the recovery of any expenses incurred by the Federal \nGovernment in repatriating any worker. \n30. Expens...", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 518 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "The expense of the journey of recruited workers to the place of employment, in-", "content": "cluding all expenses incurred for their welfare dnring the journey, shall be borne by the \nrecruiter or the employer.", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 117 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The recruiter shall furnish recruited workers with everything necessary for their", "content": "welfare during the journey to the place of employment, including particularly, as local \nLl-19 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 19, "page_end": 19, "content_length": 105 }, { "level": 2, "number": "31", "title": "Repatriation", "content": "( l) Any recruited worker who--\n(a) \nbecomes incapacitated by sickness or accident during the journey to the place \nof employment; or \n(b) \nis found on medical examination to be unfit for employment; or \n(c) \nfor a reason for which he is not responsible, is not engaged after being re-\ncruited; or \n(d) \nis found by an authorised labour officer to have been recruited by misrepresen-\ntation or mistake, \nshall be repatriated at the expense of the recruiter or employer. \n(2) Where the family of a rec...", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 915 }, { "level": 2, "number": "32", "title": "Capitation fee", "content": "Upon the completion of any agreement for a contract of work by a recruited worker, \nthere shall be paid to an authorised labour officer for the Federal Government by the em-\nployer or his agent in respect of the worker a capitation fee of such sum as may be fixed, \neither generally or in respect of any particular recruiting operation, by the Minister by \norder. \nRecruiting for employment in Nigeria", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 401 }, { "level": 2, "number": "33", "title": "Procedural requirements", "content": "(I) No citizen recruited for employment in Nigeria shall be employed until he has-\n( a) \nbeen medically examined under section 8 of this section and passed fit to per-\nform the work for which he has been recruited; and \n(b) \nbeen brought before an authorised labour officer and certified as properly and \nduly recruited in accordance with this Part of this Act. \n[Issue 1] \nLJ - 20", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 381 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "The Minister may issue directions, either generalJy or in respect of any particular", "content": "recruiting operation, for the proper implementation of subsection", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 65 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section.", "content": "", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "The Minister may by order apply all or any of the provisions of this section or any", "content": "directions issued thereunder, either generally or in any particular case, to the recruitment \nof workers under a certificate issued pursuant to selection 23 of this Act and to the \nworker-recruiter and employer concerned. \n31. Repatriation \n( l) Any recruited worker who--", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 272 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "becomes incapacitated by sickness or accident during the journey to the place", "content": "of employment; or", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 17 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "is found on medical examination to be unfit for employment; or", "content": "", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "for a reason for which he is not responsible, is not engaged after being re-", "content": "cruited; or", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 11 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "is found by an authorised labour officer to have been recruited by misrepresen-", "content": "tation or mistake, \nshall be repatriated at the expense of the recruiter or employer.", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 85 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where the family of a recruited worker accompanies him under section 34 or 44", "content": "of this Act. sections 27", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 24 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "and 28 of this Act (and any requirements or directions there-", "content": "under) shall apply to the family as nearly as may be;-and, if the worker-", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 73 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "is repattiated under subsection", "content": "(I) of this section; or", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 23 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section; or", "content": "", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "dies during the journey to the place of employment.", "content": "the family shall be repattiated at the expense of the recruiter or employer. \n32. Capitation fee \nUpon the completion of any agreement for a contract of work by a recruited worker, \nthere shall be paid to an authorised labour officer for the Federal Government by the em-\nployer or his agent in respect of the worker a capitation fee of such sum as may be fixed, \neither generally or in respect of any particular recruiting operation, by the Minister by \norder. \nRecruiting for employment in Nigeria ...", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 748 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "No citizen recruited for employment in Nigeria shall be employed until he has-", "content": "( a) \nbeen medically examined under section 8 of this section and passed fit to per-\nform the work for which he has been recruited; and", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 135 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "been brought before an authorised labour officer and certified as properly and", "content": "duly recruited in accordance with this Part of this Act. \n[Issue 1] \nLJ - 20", "page_start": 20, "page_end": 20, "content_length": 76 }, { "level": 1, "number": "I", "title": "of this", "content": "Act and that the recruited worker-\n(a) \nunderstands and agrees to the terms upon which he is to be employed; \n(b) \nhas not been subjected to illegal pressure or recruited by misrepresentation or \nmistake; \n(c) \nhas been recruited in accordance with this Part of this Act; \n(d) \nis accompanied by such members of his family as he wishes to take with him \nunder section 34 of this Act; \n(e) \nsubject to section 27 (4) of this Act, is of or above the age of eighteen years; \nand \n(fJ \nhas been medically...", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 2219 }, { "level": 2, "number": "34", "title": "Right to be accompauied by family", "content": "(1) Any citizen who is recruited for service in Nigeria may be accompanied to his \nplace of employment and attended during his employment there by such members of his \nfamily (not exceeding two wives and such of his children as are under the age of sixteen \nyears) as he wishes to take with him. \n' \n(2) No person shall induce or attempt to induce any recruited worker not to require to \nbe accompanied by members of his family under subsection (1) of this section, or prevent \nor attempt to prevent ...", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 776 }, { "level": 2, "number": "35", "title": "Deferment of wages", "content": "(1) The Minister may in his discretion allow the payment of wages due to a recruited \nworker who is engaged for employment within Nigeria to be deferred until the comple-\ntion of his contract: \nProvided that not more than one half of each month's wages shall be so deferred. \n(2) Where an employer is authorised to defer the wages of a worker under subsec-\ntion (1) of this section-\n( a) \nthe Minister may require the employer either to deposit a sum of money by \nway of security, or to enter into a ...", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 798 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "An authorised labour officer shall, before issuing a certificate under subsec-", "content": "tion", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 4 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "(b) of this section, satisfy himself that the contract conforms with Part I of this", "content": "Act and that the recruited worker-", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 34 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "understands and agrees to the terms upon which he is to be employed;", "content": "", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "has not been subjected to illegal pressure or recruited by misrepresentation or", "content": "mistake;", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 8 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "has been recruited in accordance with this Part of this Act;", "content": "", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "is accompanied by such members of his family as he wishes to take with him", "content": "under section 34 of this Act;", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 29 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "subject to section 27", "content": "", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "of this Act, is of or above the age of eighteen years;", "content": "and \n(fJ \nhas been medically examined and passed fit to perform the work for which he \nhas been recruited. \n34. Right to be accompauied by family", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 145 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Any citizen who is recruited for service in Nigeria may be accompanied to his", "content": "place of employment and attended during his employment there by such members of his \nfamily (not exceeding two wives and such of his children as are under the age of sixteen \nyears) as he wishes to take with him. \n'", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 215 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "No person shall induce or attempt to induce any recruited worker not to require to", "content": "be accompanied by members of his family under subsection", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 56 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this section, or prevent", "content": "or attempt to prevent those members from so accompanying the worker.", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 68 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Notwithstanding subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this section, the Minister may by order, either", "content": "generally or in respect of any particular recruiting operation, limit the number of wives \nand children who may accompany a recruited worker. \n35. Deferment of wages", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 165 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "The Minister may in his discretion allow the payment of wages due to a recruited", "content": "worker who is engaged for employment within Nigeria to be deferred until the comple-\ntion of his contract: \nProvided that not more than one half of each month's wages shall be so deferred.", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 188 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where an employer is authorised to defer the wages of a worker under subsec-", "content": "tion", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 4 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this section-", "content": "( a) \nthe Minister may require the employer either to deposit a sum of money by \nway of security, or to enter into a bond in such form as the Minister thinks fit \nfor the due payment of the deferred wages; and", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 209 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "on completion of the contract the amount of the deferred wages shall be paid to", "content": "the worker_ at such place and in such manner as the Minister may direct. \nLl-21 \n[Issue I] \n~~--\n~---- --\n-----~------", "page_start": 21, "page_end": 21, "content_length": 118 }, { "level": 2, "number": "36", "title": "Power of prohibition", "content": "The President may by order prohibit the recruitment or engagement of citizens for \nemployment outside Nigeria in any territory named in the order.", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 146 }, { "level": 2, "number": "37", "title": "International agreements", "content": "Where there is in existence a treaty, convention or other international agreement be-\ntween Nigeria and any other country relating to the recruitment of citizens for employ-\nment outside Nigeria, the President may by order give the force oflaw to all or any of the \nprovisions of the agreement in place of or in addition to sections 38 to 44 of this Act or \nany particular provisions of those sections.", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 402 }, { "level": 2, "number": "38", "title": "Duration of contract and return passages", "content": "(1) The period of a foreign contract shall be in accordance with the terms of any \nagreement entered into between Nigeria and any other country for the purpose of the re-\ncruitment in Nigeria of Nigerian workers for service in the country concerned, and sub-\nject thereto, a foreign contract shall not be for a longer period than-\n( a) \none year, if the worker is not accompanied by his family; or \n(b) \ntwo years, if the worker is accompanied by his family. \n(2) Within thirty days after the expirat...", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 1179 }, { "level": 2, "number": "39", "title": "Procedure prior to leaving Nigeria", "content": "(1) No citizen shall leave Nigeria under a foreign contract to serve as a worker out-\nside Nigeria unless he has been-\n( a) \nmedically examined under section 8 of this Act and passed fit to perform the \nwork for which he was engaged; and \n(b) \nbrought before an authorised labour officer and certified by that officer as duly \nrecruited in accordance with this Part of this Act. \n(2) Before issuing a certificate under subsection (I) (b) of this section, an authorised \nlabour officer shall satisfy h...", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 653 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "The period of a foreign contract shall be in accordance with the terms of any", "content": "agreement entered into between Nigeria and any other country for the purpose of the re-\ncruitment in Nigeria of Nigerian workers for service in the country concerned, and sub-\nject thereto, a foreign contract shall not be for a longer period than-\n( a) \none year, if the worker is not accompanied by his family; or", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 314 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "two years, if the worker is accompanied by his family.", "content": "", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Within thirty days after the expiration of a foreign contract, the employer to", "content": "whom the employer's permit was granted under section 24 of this Act (or the agent of \nthat employer) shall offer to provide the worker with a retlllTI passage for himself and his \nfamily, if any, to the place of recruitment, together with proper accommodation and \nmaintenance on the journey.", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 292 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "If, while a worker under a foreign contract is on a journey or voyage-", "content": "", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the period expressed in his contract for the duration of the contract expires; or", "content": "", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "he gives notice to terminate the contract,", "content": "the employer may prolong the contract for a period not exceeding one month for the pur-\npose of completing the journey or voyage. \n39. Procedure prior to leaving Nigeria", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 169 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "No citizen shall leave Nigeria under a foreign contract to serve as a worker out-", "content": "side Nigeria unless he has been-\n( a) \nmedically examined under section 8 of this Act and passed fit to perform the \nwork for which he was engaged; and", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 151 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "brought before an authorised labour officer and certified by that officer as duly", "content": "recruited in accordance with this Part of this Act.", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 51 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Before issuing a certificate under subsection", "content": "(I)", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 3 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "(b) of this section, an authorised", "content": "labour officer shall satisfy himself that-", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 42 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "[Issue 1]", "content": "a valid contract for employment of the citizen has been duly entered into in \naccordance with section 40 of this Act; \nLl-22", "page_start": 22, "page_end": 22, "content_length": 124 }, { "level": 2, "number": "40", "title": "Special terms and conditions of contract", "content": "(I) Every foreign contract shall, in addition to any terms or conditions required to be \ninserted by any other provision of this Act, contain terms or conditions-\n( a) \nproviding for workers to have one day free of work in each week; \n(b) \nproviding for a daily ration of food to be provided free; \n(c) \nproviding for-\n(i) \nrations and half pay to be given from tbe date of recruitment to tbe date \nof departure from Nigeria. and full pay and rations thereafter; and \n(ii) \nfull pay and rations to be...", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 1178 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the citizen has obtained-", "content": "", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "tbe consent in writing of tbe local government authority within whose", "content": "jurisdiction he ordinarily resides signified before an administrative of-\nficer, and a certificate in writing from the administrative officer to that \neffect; or \n(ii) if the citizen does not ordinarily reside within tbe jurisdiction of a local \ngovernment authority, the consent in writing of an administrative offi-\ncer;", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 322 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "tbe citizen has not been subject to illegal pressure or recruited by misrepresen-", "content": "tation or mistake;", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 18 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "tbe citizen has been recruited in accordance witb Ibis Part of this Act;", "content": "", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "the citizen is of or above the proper age for recruitment in accordance with", "content": "section 27 ( 4) of Ibis Act;", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 28 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "the citizen has been medically examined under section 8 of this Act and passed", "content": "it to perform the work for which he has been recruited.", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 55 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "An administrative officer shall not give a certificate or his consent under subsec-", "content": "tion", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 4 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "(b) of Ibis section unless he is reasonably satisfied witb regard to tbe citizen con-", "content": "cerned-", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 7 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "that the citizen is not abandoning wives, children or other relatives dependent", "content": "upon him for maintenance and that due provision has been made for the main-\ntenance during the citizen's absence of any persons dependent upon him; and", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 151 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "that the citizen's absence from Nigeria is not obviously inconsistent with en-", "content": "gagements into which he has previously entered or with obligations imposed \nby law, custom or usage. \n40. Special terms and conditions of contract \n(I) Every foreign contract shall, in addition to any terms or conditions required to be \ninserted by any other provision of this Act, contain terms or conditions-\n( a) \nproviding for workers to have one day free of work in each week;", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 381 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Every foreign contract shall, in addition to any terms or conditions required to be", "content": "inserted by any other provision of this Act, contain terms or conditions-\n( a) \nproviding for workers to have one day free of work in each week;", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 144 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "providing for a daily ration of food to be provided free;", "content": "", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "providing for-", "content": "", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "rations and half pay to be given from tbe date of recruitment to tbe date", "content": "of departure from Nigeria. and full pay and rations thereafter; and \n(ii) \nfull pay and rations to be given on the return journey up to disembar-\nkation in Nigeria, and rations and half pay to be given from tbe point of \ndisembarkation to the place of recruitment;", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 264 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "providing for one half (or such other proportion as may be specified in tbe", "content": "contract) of his wages to be paid montbly to tbe worker direct in lawful cur-\nrency, and for the remaining portion to be remitted to an authorised labour of-\nficer in the area in which the worker was recruited for payment to the worker \non his return to his home;", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 263 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "giving particulars of tbe clothing, blankets. cooking utensils, fuel and housing", "content": "accommodation to be furnished by the employer free of charge; \nLl-23 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 23, "page_end": 23, "content_length": 79 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "giving particulars of the medical attention and housing accommodation to be", "content": "provided by the employer free of charge;", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 40 }, { "level": 3, "number": "g", "title": "giving particulars of the transport to be provided free to the worker from and to", "content": "the place of recruitment and the place of employment;", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 53 }, { "level": 3, "number": "h", "title": "giving particulars of the arrangements to be made with regard to the provision", "content": "of rations and the matters mentioned in paragraphs", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 50 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": ",", "content": "", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "and", "content": "", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "g", "title": "of this sub-", "content": "section to members of families authorised to accompany workers;", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 63 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "giving particulars of the tenus and conditions of repatriation of workers and", "content": "their families and of the procedure to be followed in case of a refusal of repat-\nriation; \n(j} \ngiving particulars of the procedure to be followed in case of the death or de-\nsertion of or other casualty to the worker, with particular reference to-", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 249 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "the payment of any wages due to him;", "content": "(ii) \nthe distribution of any moneys in the hands of an authorised labour \nofficer; and \n(iii) the reporting of the death, desertion or other casualty to the proper \nauthorities;", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 178 }, { "level": 3, "number": "k", "title": "giving particulars of the deductions which may be made from the wages of the", "content": "worker and the worker's rights of appeal;", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 41 }, { "level": 3, "number": "l", "title": "giving particulars of the procedure to be followed for the dismissal of the", "content": "worker for inefficiency arising from sickness or for any other reason, and of \nhis rights under that procedure; and", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 115 }, { "level": 3, "number": "m", "title": "specifying the terms of re-engagement.", "content": "", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Every foreign contract shall be made in triplicate and entered into in the presence", "content": "of an authorised labour officer, who shall-\n( a) \nupon the production to him of the employer's permit authorising the engage-\nment of the worker in question, cause the contract to be read over to the \nworker or, if the worker is unable to understand the language in which the \ncontract is written, to be translated orally into a language which is understood \nby the worker; and", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 377 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "if he is satisfied that the contract is fully understood and voluntarily entered", "content": "into by the worker, certify by endorsement on the contract that he has carried \nout the provisions of this subsection and that the worker has been duly re-\ncruited under this Part of this Act; and", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 196 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "enter on the employer's permit the number of workers engaged thereunder.", "content": "", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "The Minister shall ensure that a copy of every foreign contract is transmitted as", "content": "soon as may be to the government of the territory in which the place of employment is \nsituated.", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 96 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "An authorised labour officer shall keep a register of-", "content": "( a) \nthe name and place of abode of every worker entering into a foreign contract \nbefore him under subsection", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 111 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section;", "content": "", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the date and duration of the contract;", "content": "[Issue I] \nL] - 24", "page_start": 24, "page_end": 24, "content_length": 18 }, { "level": 2, "number": "41", "title": "Surrender of permits", "content": "Where, in relation to a foreign contract-\n( a) \nthe full number of workers authorised by the employer's permit has been en-\ngaged; or \n(b) \nthe period for which the permit was issued has expired, \nthe permit shall be rendered to an authorised labour officer for transmission forthwith to \nthe Minister.", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 302 }, { "level": 2, "number": "42", "title": "Embarkation check", "content": "Where a foreign contract is entered into before an authorised labour officer under \nsection 40 (2) of this Act-\n( a) \nthe employer or his agent shall supply the authorised labour officer with a list \nof all the workers engaged under the contract; \n(b) \nthe authorised labour officer shall transmit the list as soon as possible to the \nofficer in charge of police at the port of embarkation; and \n(c) \nthe said officer in charge of police (or a police officer acting under his direc-\ntion) shall-\n(i) ...", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 822 }, { "level": 2, "number": "43", "title": "Exemption from customs on repatriation", "content": "The personal effects and tools belonging to workers (or members of their families) \nwho--\n(a) \nhave left Nigeria in pursuance of a foreign contract; and \n(b) \nare repatriated either by the employer or his agent or by the Federal Govern-\nment, \nshall be exempt from customs duties.", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 280 }, { "level": 2, "number": "44", "title": "Right to be accompanied by family at employer's expense", "content": "Where a worker is recruited for employment outside Nigeria, it shall be the duty of \nthe employer to provide facilities at his own expense to enable the worker's family (not \nLl-25 \n[Issue 1] \n---------~------·---~", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 214 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the place of employment thereunder;", "content": "", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "the name of the employer and his agent, if any; and", "content": "", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "the nature of the employment,", "content": "and the register (or a copy of any entry therein certified as a true copy by that or another \nauthorised labour officer) shall be received in any court as evidence of the facts stated \ntherein without further proof. \n41. Surrender of permits \nWhere, in relation to a foreign contract-\n( a) \nthe full number of workers authorised by the employer's permit has been en-\ngaged; or", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 376 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the period for which the permit was issued has expired,", "content": "the permit shall be rendered to an authorised labour officer for transmission forthwith to \nthe Minister. \n42. Embarkation check \nWhere a foreign contract is entered into before an authorised labour officer under \nsection 40", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 224 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this Act-", "content": "( a) \nthe employer or his agent shall supply the authorised labour officer with a list \nof all the workers engaged under the contract;", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 134 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the authorised labour officer shall transmit the list as soon as possible to the", "content": "officer in charge of police at the port of embarkation; and", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 59 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the said officer in charge of police (or a police officer acting under his direc-", "content": "tion) shall-", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 12 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "superintend the embarkation of the workers;", "content": "(ii) \ncause each worker to report himself so that his name may be checked \nwith the list; and \n(iii) on completion of the check, report to the authorised labour officer the \nfact of completion and such other matters in connection with the em-\nbarkation as he thinks necessary. \n43. Exemption from customs on repatriation \nThe personal effects and tools belonging to workers (or members of their families) \nwho--", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 411 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "have left Nigeria in pursuance of a foreign contract; and", "content": "", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "are repatriated either by the employer or his agent or by the Federal Govern-", "content": "ment, \nshall be exempt from customs duties. \n44. Right to be accompanied by family at employer's expense \nWhere a worker is recruited for employment outside Nigeria, it shall be the duty of \nthe employer to provide facilities at his own expense to enable the worker's family (not \nLl-25 \n[Issue 1] \n---------~------·---~", "page_start": 25, "page_end": 25, "content_length": 320 }, { "level": 2, "number": "45", "title": "Inducing recruiting by fraud, etc.", "content": "(I) No person shall by fraud. falsehood, intimidation, coercion or misrepresentation \ninduce any worker to enter into a contract under this Part, and any contract entered into \nby reason of any such inducement shall be void, save that the employer or his agent shall \nbe liable to pay wages due under the contract and to provide for the return to his place of \nabode of any worker engaged thereunder, together with any members of his family who \nhave accompanied him. \n(2) If the employer or his agen...", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 941 }, { "level": 2, "number": "46", "title": "Neglect or ill-treatment", "content": "(I) Any employer who neglects or ill-treats any worker whom he has contracted to \nemploy in accordance with this Part of this Act shall be guilty of an offence, and on con-\nviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding N500 or to imprisonment for a term not \nexceeding one year, or to both. \n(2) Where an employer or his agent is convicted of an offence under subsection (I) of \nthis section, the convicting court shall report the case to the Minister, who may by notice \nin the Federal Gazette can...", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 1493 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "No person shall by fraud. falsehood, intimidation, coercion or misrepresentation", "content": "induce any worker to enter into a contract under this Part, and any contract entered into \nby reason of any such inducement shall be void, save that the employer or his agent shall \nbe liable to pay wages due under the contract and to provide for the return to his place of \nabode of any worker engaged thereunder, together with any members of his family who \nhave accompanied him.", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 381 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "If the employer or his agent fails to pay the wages in question or to provide for", "content": "the return of the worker and the members of his family in accordance with subsection (I) \nof this section, the wages shall be paid, and the expenses of the return shall be borne, by \nthe Federal Government, and may be recovered by that government from the employer or \nhis agent by deduction from any deposit or security given under section 24", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 343 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section, the wages shall be paid, and the expenses of the return shall be borne, by", "content": "the Federal Government, and may be recovered by that government from the employer or \nhis agent by deduction from any deposit or security given under section 24", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 160 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "of this Act", "content": "or by civil proceedings. \n46. Neglect or ill-treatment \n(I) Any employer who neglects or ill-treats any worker whom he has contracted to \nemploy in accordance with this Part of this Act shall be guilty of an offence, and on con-\nviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding N500 or to imprisonment for a term not \nexceeding one year, or to both.", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 348 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Any employer who neglects or ill-treats any worker whom he has contracted to", "content": "employ in accordance with this Part of this Act shall be guilty of an offence, and on con-\nviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding N500 or to imprisonment for a term not \nexceeding one year, or to both.", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 210 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where an employer or his agent is convicted of an offence under subsection", "content": "(I) of \nthis section, the convicting court shall report the case to the Minister, who may by notice \nin the Federal Gazette cancel any contract into which the employer or his agent may have \nentered in accordance with this Part of this Act.", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 240 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of", "content": "this section, the convicting court shall report the case to the Minister, who may by notice \nin the Federal Gazette cancel any contract into which the employer or his agent may have \nentered in accordance with this Part of this Act.", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 232 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Any cancellation under subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section shall have effect from the", "content": "date of the publication of the relevant notice. \n( 4) Every worker whose contract has been cancelled under subsection", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 117 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this sec-", "content": "tion shall be maintained and conveyed to his place of abode (together with any members \nof his family who have accompanied him) at the expense of the Federal Government, and \nall sums reasonably expended upon the maintenance and conveyance, together with any \nwages due to the worker under the cancelled contract, may be recovered from the em-\nployer or his agent by deduction from any deposit or security given under section 24", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 428 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "of this Act or by civil proceedings.", "content": "", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "The cancellation of a contract under this section shall not prevent the taking of le-", "content": "gal proceedings in respect of the contract under this or any other enactment. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-26", "page_start": 26, "page_end": 26, "content_length": 95 }, { "level": 1, "number": "i", "title": "s additional to and not in derogation of Part I of this Act but shall not", "content": "apply to the recruiting of citizens for service as workers in Nigeria if the recruiting-\n( a) \nis undertaken by or on behalf of an employer who does not employ more than \n25 workers; or \n(b) \nis undertaken within a radius of forty kilometres from the place of employ-\nment, \nand is not undertaken by a professional recruiter, that is to say, a person who holds are-\ncruiter's licence. \n(2) The Minister may make regulations applying this Part of this Act (with such \nmodifications, if any, as he thin...", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 720 }, { "level": 2, "number": "47", "title": "Other offences", "content": "(1) Any person who-\n( a) \nrecruits or attempts to recruit any citizen contrary to section 23 of this Act; or \n(b) \ncontravenes or fails to give effect to any special condition or restriction en-\ndorsed on an employer's permit granted under section 24 of this Act, or a re-\ncruiter's licence granted to him under section 25 of this Act; or \n(c) \nbeing a holder of a recruiter's licence, recruits citizens for a person who is not \na holder of an employer's permit; or \n(d) \ninduces or attempts to induc...", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 1783 }, { "level": 2, "number": "48", "title": "Application", "content": "(1) This Part is additional to and not in derogation of Part I of this Act but shall not \napply to the recruiting of citizens for service as workers in Nigeria if the recruiting-\n( a) \nis undertaken by or on behalf of an employer who does not employ more than \n25 workers; or \n(b) \nis undertaken within a radius of forty kilometres from the place of employ-\nment, \nand is not undertaken by a professional recruiter, that is to say, a person who holds are-\ncruiter's licence. \n(2) The Minister may mak...", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 810 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Any person who-", "content": "( a) \nrecruits or attempts to recruit any citizen contrary to section 23 of this Act; or", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 88 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "contravenes or fails to give effect to any special condition or restriction en-", "content": "dorsed on an employer's permit granted under section 24 of this Act, or a re-\ncruiter's licence granted to him under section 25 of this Act; or", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 143 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "being a holder of a recruiter's licence, recruits citizens for a person who is not", "content": "a holder of an employer's permit; or", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 36 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "induces or attempts to induce, or assists or offers to assist, any citizen to leave", "content": "Nigeria in order to be employed as a worker outside Nigeria otherwise than \nunder a contract which conforms with section 40 of this Act; or", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 139 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "engages or offers or agrees to employ or to find employment for any citizen as", "content": "a worker outside Nigeria except under a contract which conforms with sec-\ntion 40 of this Act; or", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 97 }, { "level": 3, "number": "f", "title": "fails to surrender to the Minister an employer's permit in the circumstances", "content": "mentioned in paragraphs", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 23 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "and", "content": "", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "of section 41 of this Act; or", "content": "", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "g", "title": "contravenes section 26, 27,29 or 30 of this Act (or any direction issued there-", "content": "under), \nshall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding \nN2,000 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years, or to both.", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 174 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Any employer or employer's agent who fails to offer a return passage in compli-", "content": "ance with section 38", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 20 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this Act shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall", "content": "be liable to a fine not exceeding N200; and any repatriation expenses incurred by the \nFederal Government as a result of the failure may be recovered by that government from \nthe employer or employer's agent by deduction from any deposit or security given under \nsection 24", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 273 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "of this Act or by civil proceedings.", "content": "48. Application", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 15 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "This Part is additional to and not in derogation of Part I of this Act but shall not", "content": "apply to the recruiting of citizens for service as workers in Nigeria if the recruiting-\n( a) \nis undertaken by or on behalf of an employer who does not employ more than \n25 workers; or", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 185 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "is undertaken within a radius of forty kilometres from the place of employ-", "content": "ment, \nand is not undertaken by a professional recruiter, that is to say, a person who holds are-\ncruiter's licence.", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 116 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The Minister may make regulations applying this Part of this Act (with such", "content": "modifications, if any, as he thinks appropriate) to labour contractors that is to say, per-\nsons who undertake to provide another party with the services of workers while them-\nselves remaining the employers of the workers in question. \nLl-27 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 27, "page_end": 27, "content_length": 253 }, { "level": 1, "number": "Ill", "title": "Special classes of worker and miscellaneous special provisions", "content": "Apprentices \n49. Contracts of apprenticeship \n(I) The parent or, in the case of an orphan, the guardian of a young person above the \nage of twelve years and under the age of sixteen years may, with the consent of that per-\nson testified by his execution of a written contract of apprenticeship, apprentice that per-\nson to an employer to train him or have him trained systematically for a trade or em-\nployment in which art or skill is required, or as a domestic servant, for any term not ex-\nceeding...", "page_start": 28, "page_end": 28, "content_length": 2642 }, { "level": 2, "number": "49", "title": "Contracts of apprenticeship", "content": "(I) The parent or, in the case of an orphan, the guardian of a young person above the \nage of twelve years and under the age of sixteen years may, with the consent of that per-\nson testified by his execution of a written contract of apprenticeship, apprentice that per-\nson to an employer to train him or have him trained systematically for a trade or em-\nployment in which art or skill is required, or as a domestic servant, for any term not ex-\nceeding five years. \n(2) Where a young person above t...", "page_start": 28, "page_end": 28, "content_length": 2002 }, { "level": 2, "number": "50", "title": "Attestation", "content": "(1) Every contract of apprenticeship and every assignment thereof shall be in writing; \nand no such writing shall be valid unless attested by and made with the approval of an \nauthorised labour officer certified in writing under his hand on the contract or assign-\nment. \n(2) Before attesting any contract of apprenticeship, an authorised labour officer \nshall-\n(a) \n[Issue 1] \nascertain that the apprentice has consented to the contract and that his consent \nhas not been obtained by coercion or und...", "page_start": 28, "page_end": 28, "content_length": 575 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "The parent or, in the case of an orphan, the guardian of a young person above the", "content": "age of twelve years and under the age of sixteen years may, with the consent of that per-\nson testified by his execution of a written contract of apprenticeship, apprentice that per-\nson to an employer to train him or have him trained systematically for a trade or em-\nployment in which art or skill is required, or as a domestic servant, for any term not ex-\nceeding five years.", "page_start": 28, "page_end": 28, "content_length": 379 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where a young person above the age of twelve years and under the age of sixteen", "content": "years is without known parents or a guardian, an authorised labour officer may authorise \nthe apprenticeship of that person and appoint some fit and proper person to execute the \nwritten contract of apprenticeship and act generally as guardian of that young person.", "page_start": 28, "page_end": 28, "content_length": 265 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Any young person of the age of sixteen years or above not being under any con-", "content": "tract of apprenticeship may apprentice himself for any term not exceeding five years to \nany trade or employment in which art or skill is required. \n( 4) The age of any person may, where no register of births is available, be enquired \ninto and determined by the authorised labour officer before whom a contract of appren-\nticeship is attested in accordance with section 50 of this Act; and the age so determined \nshall be conclusive for the purposes of sections 49 to 53 of this Act.", "page_start": 28, "page_end": 28, "content_length": 484 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "Every contract of apprenticeship may, with the consent of the parties, be assigned", "content": "by the employer,", "page_start": 28, "page_end": 28, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "A magistrate's court (or, in a State where a magistrate's court has no civil juris-", "content": "diction, a district court) shall have power and jurisdiction to hear and determine any \nquestion arising out of a contract of apprenticeship or any dispute between any of the \nparties to such a contract, whether arising from breach of the contract or otherwise, and \nfor that purpose shall have all the powers conferred upon a magistrate's court or district \ncourt, as the case may be, by sections 80 to 85 of this Act, \n50. Attestation", "page_start": 28, "page_end": 28, "content_length": 436 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Every contract of apprenticeship and every assignment thereof shall be in writing;", "content": "and no such writing shall be valid unless attested by and made with the approval of an \nauthorised labour officer certified in writing under his hand on the contract or assign-\nment.", "page_start": 28, "page_end": 28, "content_length": 182 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Before attesting any contract of apprenticeship, an authorised labour officer", "content": "shall-", "page_start": 28, "page_end": 28, "content_length": 6 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "[Issue 1]", "content": "ascertain that the apprentice has consented to the contract and that his consent \nhas not been obtained by coercion or undue influence or as the result of mis-\nrepresentation or mistake; and \nLl-28", "page_start": 28, "page_end": 28, "content_length": 197 }, { "level": 2, "number": "51", "title": "Retention of apprentice after expiry of contract", "content": "If any person with whom an apprentice has been placed, retains the apprentice in his \nservice after the stipulated period of service has expired without any agreement between \nthe parties for the payment of wages, the apprentice shall be entitled to recover from the \nperson so retaining him wages at the ordinary current rate payable for service similar to \nthat performed by the apprentice,", "page_start": 29, "page_end": 29, "content_length": 392 }, { "level": 2, "number": "52", "title": "Regulations", "content": "The Minister may make regulations providing for~ \n(a) \nthe form of contracts of apprenticeship, the terms and conditions upon which \ncontracts of apprenticeship may be lawfully entered into and the duties and \nobligations of apprentices and their masters; \n(b) \nthe registration of contracts of apprenticeship with a specified officer; \n(c) \nthe nnmber of apprentices who may be apprenticed during a specitied period in \nany specified trade or employment; \n(d) \nthe technical and other qualifications...", "page_start": 29, "page_end": 29, "content_length": 1106 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "satisfy himself that-", "content": "", "page_start": 29, "page_end": 29, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "the apprentice has been medically examined and certified by a quali-", "content": "fied medical practitioner to be physically and mentally fit to be em-\nployed and trained in the employment specified in the contract; \n(ii) \nthe parties to the contract have fully understood the terms of the con-\ntract before signing it or otherwise indicating consent; \n(iii) \nprovision has been made in the contract as to the manner in which any \nremuneration in cash or otherwise due to the apprentice shall be deter-\nmined and as to the scale of increase in remuneration during the course \nof the...", "page_start": 29, "page_end": 29, "content_length": 654 }, { "level": 3, "number": "v", "title": "where the apprentice is unable by reason of his apprenticeship to return", "content": "to his home at the end of each day, the contract contains adequate pro-\nvision to ensure that the apprentice is supplied with food, clothing, ac-\ncommodation and medical attention; and \n(vi) \nthe terms of the contract are in accordance with any regulations made \nunder section 52 of this Act. \n51. Retention of apprentice after expiry of contract \nIf any person with whom an apprentice has been placed, retains the apprentice in his \nservice after the stipulated period of service has expired without...", "page_start": 29, "page_end": 29, "content_length": 807 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the form of contracts of apprenticeship, the terms and conditions upon which", "content": "contracts of apprenticeship may be lawfully entered into and the duties and \nobligations of apprentices and their masters;", "page_start": 29, "page_end": 29, "content_length": 122 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the registration of contracts of apprenticeship with a specified officer;", "content": "", "page_start": 29, "page_end": 29, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the nnmber of apprentices who may be apprenticed during a specitied period in", "content": "any specified trade or employment;", "page_start": 29, "page_end": 29, "content_length": 34 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "the technical and other qualifications of employers entitling them to take and", "content": "train apprentices;", "page_start": 29, "page_end": 29, "content_length": 18 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "the conditions governing the entry of persons over twelve and under sixteen", "content": "years of age into apprenticeship; \nlfJ \nthe mutual rigbts and obligations of employer and apprentice;", "page_start": 29, "page_end": 29, "content_length": 101 }, { "level": 3, "number": "g", "title": "the supervision to be established over apprenticeship, with a view to ensuring", "content": "in particular that the regulations governing apprenticeship and the terms of any \ncontract of apprenticeship are observed, that the training is satisfactory and \nthat there is reasonable uniformity in the conditions of apprenticeship; and \nLl-29 \n[Issue 1] \n----------------", "page_start": 29, "page_end": 29, "content_length": 274 }, { "level": 2, "number": "53", "title": "Offences", "content": "(1) Any person who removes or attempts to remove any apprentice who is above the \nage of twelve years and under the age of sixteen years from Nigeria without the authority \nin writing of the Minister shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to \na fine not exceeding #500 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or to \nboth. \n(2) Any person who employs an apprentice for more than six months on a contract \nwhich has not been attested under section 50 of this Ac...", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 772 }, { "level": 2, "number": "54", "title": "Maternity protection", "content": "(!) In any public or private industrial or commercial undertaking or in any branch \nthereof, or in any agricultural undertaking or any branch thereof, a woman-\n( a) \nshall have the right to leave her work if she produces a medical certificate \ngiven by a registered medical practitioner stating that her confinement will \nprobably take place within six weeks; \n(b) \nshall not be perntitted to work during the six weeks following her confinement; \n(c) \nif she is absent from her work in pursuance of p...", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 1561 }, { "level": 3, "number": "h", "title": "the holding of examinations of apprentices on the expiry of the period of ap-", "content": "prenticeship and, where necessary, in the course of apprenticeship, determin-\ning the methods of organising the examinations and the issue of certificates \nbased on the results thereof. \n53. Offences", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 199 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Any person who removes or attempts to remove any apprentice who is above the", "content": "age of twelve years and under the age of sixteen years from Nigeria without the authority \nin writing of the Minister shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to \na fine not exceeding #500 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or to \nboth.", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 280 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Any person who employs an apprentice for more than six months on a contract", "content": "which has not been attested under section 50 of this Act or induces or attempts to induce \nany apprentice to quit the service of his employer shall be guilty of an offence and on \nconviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding N200 or to imprisonment for a period \nnot exceeding six months, or to both. \nEmployment of women \n54. Maternity protection \n(!) In any public or private industrial or commercial undertaking or in any branch \nthereof, or in any agricultural undertaking or any branch the...", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 714 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "shall not be perntitted to work during the six weeks following her confinement;", "content": "", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "if she is absent from her work in pursuance of paragraph", "content": "", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "or", "content": "", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "of this sub-", "content": "section and had been continuously employed by her then employer for a period \nof six months or more immediately prior to her absence, shall be paid not less \nthan fifty per cent of the wages she would have earned if she had not been ab-\nsent; and", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 246 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "shall in any case, if she is nursing her child, be allowed half an hour twice a", "content": "day during her working hours for that purpose.", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 46 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Subsection (!)", "content": "", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "of this section shall have effect notwithstanding any law relat-", "content": "ing to the fixing and payment of a minimum wage.", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 48 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "No employer shall be liable, in his capacity as an employer, to pay any medical", "content": "expenses incurred by a woman during or on account of her pregnancy or confinement. \n( 4) Where a woman-\n( a) \nis absent from her work in pursuance of subsection(!)", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 163 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "or", "content": "", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "of this sec-", "content": "tion; or", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 8 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "remains absent from her work for a longer period as a result of illness certified", "content": "by a registered medical practitioner to arise out of her pregnancy or confine-\nment and to render her unfit for work, \n[Issue I] \nLl - 30", "page_start": 30, "page_end": 30, "content_length": 137 }, { "level": 2, "number": "55", "title": "Night work", "content": "(1) Subject to this section, no woman shall be employed on night work in a public or \nprivate industrial undertaking or in any branch thereof, or in any agricultural undertaking \nor any branch thereof. \n(2) Subsection (1) ofthis section shall not apply to women employed as nurses in any \npublic or private industrial undertaking or in any agricultural undertaking, nor to women \nholding responsible positions of management who are not ordinarily engaged in manual \nlabour; and in any proceedings bro...", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 2214 }, { "level": 2, "number": "56", "title": "Undergronnd work", "content": "(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, no woman shall be employed on under-\nground work in any mine. \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 119 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "In subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "(d) of this section, \"child\" includes both a legitimate and an il-", "content": "legitimate child. \n55. Night work", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 33 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Subject to this section, no woman shall be employed on night work in a public or", "content": "private industrial undertaking or in any branch thereof, or in any agricultural undertaking \nor any branch thereof.", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 115 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "ofthis section shall not apply to women employed as nurses in any", "content": "public or private industrial undertaking or in any agricultural undertaking, nor to women \nholding responsible positions of management who are not ordinarily engaged in manual \nlabour; and in any proceedings brought under or in connection with the said subsec-\ntion", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 265 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this section, it shall be a good defence if it is shown to the satisfaction of the", "content": "court trying the proceedings that-", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 34 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the night work in question was due to an interruption of work which it was", "content": "impossible to foresee and which is not of a recurring character; or", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 67 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the night work in question had to do with raw material or materials in course of", "content": "treatment which are subject to rapid deterioration, and it was necessary to pre-\nserve such materials from certain loss.", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 120 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "In this section, \"night\" means-", "content": "", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "as respects industrial undertakings, a period of at least eleven (or, where an", "content": "order under subsection ( 4) below applies, ten) consecutive hours, including the \ninterval between ten o'clock in the evening and five o'clock in the morning; \nand", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 163 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "as respect agricultural undertakings, a period of at least nine consecutive hours", "content": "including the interval between nine o'clock in the evening and four o'clock in \nthe morning. \n( 4) The Minister may by order permit the eleven-hour period mentioned in subsec-\ntion", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 180 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "(a) of this section to be reduced to ten hours on not more than sixty days in any", "content": "one year in respect of any industrial undertaking if he is satisfied that the nndertaking is \ninfluenced by the seasons of the year or that the reduction is necessary because of special \ncircumstances.", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 201 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "The Minister may by order exclude from the application of this section, those", "content": "women covered by a collective agreement in force which permits night work for women, \nbut before making such an order the Minister shall satisfy himself that adequate provision \nexists for the transportation and protection of the women concerned. \n56. Undergronnd work", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 268 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Subject to subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section, no woman shall be employed on under-", "content": "ground work in any mine. \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 31, "page_end": 31, "content_length": 35 }, { "level": 2, "number": "57", "title": "Regulations", "content": "The Minister may make regulations prohibiting or restricting, subject to such condi-\ntions as may be specified in the regulations, the employment of women in any particular \ntype or types of industrial or other undertakings or in any process or work carried on by \nsuch undertakings.", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 283 }, { "level": 2, "number": "58", "title": "Offences", "content": "(1) Any person, who, being the proprietor, owner or manager of any industrial, com-\nmercial or agricultural undertaking, contravenes any provision of section 54 of this Act \nshall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding \nN200 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to both. \n(2) Any person who employs a woman in contravention of section 55 (I) or 56 (1) of \nthis Act shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a...", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 608 }, { "level": 2, "number": "59", "title": "General", "content": "(1) No child shall-\n(a) \nbe employed or work in any capacity except where he is employed by a mem-\nber of his fantily on light work of an agricultural, horticultural or domestic \ncharacter approved by the Minister; or \n(b) \nbe required in any case to lift, carry or move anything so heavy as to be likely \nto injure his physical development. \n(2) No young person under the age of fifteen years shall be employed or work in any \nindustrial undertaking: \nProvided that this subsection shall not apply t...", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 849 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Subjection", "content": "", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "ofthis section shall not apply to-", "content": "( a) \nwomen holding positions of management who do not perform manual labour; \nor", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 81 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "women employed in health and welfare services; or", "content": "", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "women who in course of their studies spend a period of training in under-", "content": "ground parts of a mine; or", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 26 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "any other women who may occasionally have to enter the underground parts of", "content": "a mine for the purposes of a non-manual occupation. \n57. Regulations \nThe Minister may make regulations prohibiting or restricting, subject to such condi-\ntions as may be specified in the regulations, the employment of women in any particular \ntype or types of industrial or other undertakings or in any process or work carried on by \nsuch undertakings. \n58. Offences", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 367 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Any person, who, being the proprietor, owner or manager of any industrial, com-", "content": "mercial or agricultural undertaking, contravenes any provision of section 54 of this Act \nshall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding \nN200 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to both.", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 253 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Any person who employs a woman in contravention of section 55", "content": "(I) or 56", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 9 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "or 56", "content": "", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of", "content": "this Act shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not ex-\nceeding NlOO or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month, or to both. \nYoung persons \n59. General", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 198 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "No child shall-", "content": "", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "be employed or work in any capacity except where he is employed by a mem-", "content": "ber of his fantily on light work of an agricultural, horticultural or domestic \ncharacter approved by the Minister; or", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 118 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "be required in any case to lift, carry or move anything so heavy as to be likely", "content": "to injure his physical development.", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 35 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "No young person under the age of fifteen years shall be employed or work in any", "content": "industrial undertaking: \nProvided that this subsection shall not apply to work done by young persons in \ntechnical schools or similar institutions if the work is approved and supervised by the \nMinistry of Education (or corresponding department of government) of a State.", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 271 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "A young person under the age of fourteen years may be employed only-", "content": "( a) \non a daily wage;", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 22 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "on a day-to-day basis; and", "content": "[Issue I] \nLl - 32", "page_start": 32, "page_end": 32, "content_length": 18 }, { "level": 1, "number": "I", "title": "of this Act:", "content": "Provided that, save as may be otherwise provided by any regulations made under \nsection 65 of this Act, this subsection shall not apply to a young person employed in do-\nmestic service. \n(5) No young person under the age of sixteen years shall be employed-\n( a) \nto work underground; or \n(b) \non machine work; or \n(c) \non a public holiday. \n(6) No young person shall be employed in any employment which is injurious to his \nhealth, dangerous or immoral; and, where an employer is notified in writing ...", "page_start": 33, "page_end": 33, "content_length": 1833 }, { "level": 2, "number": "60", "title": "Night work", "content": "(1) Subject to this section, no young person shall be employed during the night. \nLl-33 \n[Issue 1] \n----------", "page_start": 33, "page_end": 33, "content_length": 110 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "so long as he returns each night to the place of residence of his parents or", "content": "guardian or a person approved by his parents or guardian: \nProvided that, save as may he otherwise provided by any regulations made under \nsection 65 of this Act, this subsection shall not apply to a young person employed in do-\nmestic service. \n( 4) No young person under the age of sixteen years shall be employed in circum-\nstances in which it is not reasonably possible for him to return each day to the place of \nresidence of his parent or guardian except-\n( a) \nwith the approval of an authoris...", "page_start": 33, "page_end": 33, "content_length": 522 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "on a written contract (which, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, shall not", "content": "be voidable on the ground of incapacity to contract due to infancy) conforming \nwith Part I of this Act: \nProvided that, save as may be otherwise provided by any regulations made under \nsection 65 of this Act, this subsection shall not apply to a young person employed in do-\nmestic service.", "page_start": 33, "page_end": 33, "content_length": 291 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "No young person under the age of sixteen years shall be employed-", "content": "( a) \nto work underground; or", "page_start": 33, "page_end": 33, "content_length": 29 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "on machine work; or", "content": "", "page_start": 33, "page_end": 33, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "on a public holiday.", "content": "", "page_start": 33, "page_end": 33, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "No young person shall be employed in any employment which is injurious to his", "content": "health, dangerous or immoral; and, where an employer is notified in writing by the Min-\nister (either generally or in any particular case) that the kind of work upon which a young \nperson is employed is injurious to the young person's health, dangerous, immoral or oth-\nerwise unsuitable, the employer shall discontinue the employment without prejudice to \nthe right of the young person to be paid such wages as he may have earned up to the date \nof discontinuance.", "page_start": 33, "page_end": 33, "content_length": 465 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "No person shall continue to employ any young person under the age of sixteen", "content": "years after receiving notice either orally or in writing from the parent or guardian of the \nyoung person that the young person is employed against the wishes of the parent or \nguardian: \nProvided that this subsection shall not apply to a young person employed under a \nwritten contract entered into with the approval of an authorised labour officer.", "page_start": 33, "page_end": 33, "content_length": 350 }, { "level": 3, "number": "8", "title": "No young person under the age of sixteen years shall be required to work for a", "content": "longer period than four consecutive hours or permitted to work for more than eight \nworking hours in one day: \nProvided that, save as may be otherwise provided by any regulations made under \nsection 65 of this Act, this subsection shall not apply to a young person employed in do-\nmestic service. \n60. Night work", "page_start": 33, "page_end": 33, "content_length": 312 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Subject to this section, no young person shall be employed during the night.", "content": "Ll-33 \n[Issue 1] \n----------", "page_start": 33, "page_end": 33, "content_length": 28 }, { "level": 2, "number": "61", "title": "Shipping", "content": "(I) No young person under the age of fifteen years shall be employed in any vessel, \nexcept where-\n(a) \nthe vessel is a school or training vessel and the work on which the young per-\nson is employed is-\n(i) \nwork of a kind approved by the Minister; and \n(ii) \nsupervised by a public officer or by a public department; or \n(b) \nonly members of the young person's family are employed. \n(2) No young person shall be employed in a vessel as a trimmer or stoker: \nProvided that, where a trimmer or stoker ...", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 790 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Young persons over the age of sixteen years may be employed during the night in", "content": "the following industrial undertakings or activities which by reason of the nature of the \nprocess are required to be carried on continuously day and night, that is to say-\n( a) \nin the manufacture of iron and steel, in processes in which reverberatory or \nregeneratory furnaces are used and in the galvanising of sheet metal or wire \n(except the pickling process);", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 364 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "glass works;", "content": "", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "manufacture of paper;", "content": "", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "manufacture ofraw sugar; and", "content": "", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "gold mining reduction work.", "content": "", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Young persons over the age of sixteen may be employed during the night in cases", "content": "of emergency which-\n( a) \ncould not have been controlled or foreseen;", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 69 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "are not of a periodical character; and", "content": "", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "interfere with the normal working of an industrial undertaking.", "content": "", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "In this section, \"night'' means a period of at least twelve consecutive hours, in-", "content": "cluding-", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 8 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "in the case of young persons under the age of sixteen years, the interval be-", "content": "tween ten o'clock in the evening and six o'clock in the morning; and", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 68 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "in the case of young persons over the age of sixteen years but under the age of", "content": "eighteen years, a prescribed interval of at least seven consecutive hours falling \nbetween ten o'clock in the evening and seven o'clock in the morning.", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 151 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "For the purposes of subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "(b) of this section, the Minister may prescribe", "content": "different intervals for different areas, industries, undertakings or branches of industries or \nundertakings, but shall consult the employers' and workers' associations or organisations \nconcerned before prescribing an interval beginning after eleven o'clock in the evening. \n61. Shipping \n(I) No young person under the age of fifteen years shall be employed in any vessel, \nexcept where-", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 388 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "No young person under the age of fifteen years shall be employed in any vessel,", "content": "except where-", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 13 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the vessel is a school or training vessel and the work on which the young per-", "content": "son is employed is-", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 19 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "work of a kind approved by the Minister; and", "content": "(ii) \nsupervised by a public officer or by a public department; or", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 66 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "only members of the young person's family are employed.", "content": "", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "No young person shall be employed in a vessel as a trimmer or stoker:", "content": "Provided that, where a trimmer or stoker is required in a place in which only young \npersons are available, young persons of and over the age of sixteen years may be em-\nployed in that capacity, so however that two such young persons shall be engaged and \nemployed in the place of each trimmer or stoker required. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-34", "page_start": 34, "page_end": 34, "content_length": 331 }, { "level": 2, "number": "62", "title": "Register of young persons in industrial undertakings", "content": "Every employer of young persons in an industrial undertaking shall keep a register of \nall young persons in his employment with particulars of their ages, the date of employ-\nment and the conditions and nature of their employment and such other particulars as \nmay be prescribed, and shall produce the register for inspection when required by an \nauthorised labour officer.", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 373 }, { "level": 2, "number": "63", "title": "Regnlations", "content": "The Minister may make regulations-\n( a) \nexempting any occupation which forms part of an industrial undertaking from \nall or any of the provisions of sections 59 to 62 of this Act or any regulations \nmade under this section; \n(b) \nproviding for the registration and identification of young persons; \n(c) \nprescribing the records to be kept and the returns to be made by employers of \nyoung persons; \n(d) \nfurther restricting the employment of young persons in specified occupations; \n(e) \nprescribing...", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 673 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "No young person shall be employed in any vessel other than a vessel in which", "content": "only persons of his family are employed unless he is in possession of a certificate signed \nby a registered medical practitioner to the effect that he is fit for the employment or work; \nand, where such a certificate is issued, then-\n( a) \nsubject to paragraph", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 260 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "of this subsection, the certificate shall be valid for one", "content": "year from the date of issue, or, if it would otherwise expire in the course of a \nvoyage, until the end of the voyage in question; and", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 134 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the certificate may at any time be revoked by a qualified medical practitioner if", "content": "he is satisfied that the young person is no longer fit for the employment or \nwork.", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 83 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "There shall be included in every agreement with the crew of a vessel a list of", "content": "young persons who are members of the crew, together with particulars of the dates of \ntheir births; and, in the case of a vessel in which there is no such agreement, the master \nshall keep a register (which shall at all times be open to inspection by an authorised la-\nbour officer or customs officer) of such young persons as may be employed in the vessel \nwith particulars of the dates of their births and the dates on which they became or ceased \nto be members of the crew.", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 476 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "In this section-", "content": "\"customs officer\" means any person employed in the Nigeria Customs Service, or for \nthe time being performing duties in relation to customs and excise; \n''vessel'' includes floating craft of every description except ships of war. \n62. Register of young persons in industrial undertakings \nEvery employer of young persons in an industrial undertaking shall keep a register of \nall young persons in his employment with particulars of their ages, the date of employ-\nment and the conditions and nature o...", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 905 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "providing for the registration and identification of young persons;", "content": "", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "prescribing the records to be kept and the returns to be made by employers of", "content": "young persons;", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 14 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "further restricting the employment of young persons in specified occupations;", "content": "", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "prescribing additional conditions upon which young persons may be engaged", "content": "or employed; and", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "making further provision for the care of young persons by employers.", "content": "Ll-35 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 35, "page_end": 35, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 2, "number": "64", "title": "Offences", "content": "(!) Any person who employs a young person in contravention of sections 59 to 62 of \nthis Act or any regulations made under section 63 of this Act, the proprietor, owner and \nmanager of any undertaking in which a young person is so employed and any parent or \nguardian of a young person who permits the young person to be so employed shall be \nguilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding N!OO. \n(2) If, in the case of a charge for an offence under subsection (I) of ...", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 1053 }, { "level": 2, "number": "65", "title": "Regulations", "content": "The Minister may make regulations providing for-\n(a) \nthe engagement, repatriation or supervision of domestic servants; \n(b) \nthe employment of women and young persons as domestic servants; \n(c) \nthe housing accommodation and sanitary arrangements of domestic servants; \nand \n(cl) \nthe conditions of domestic service generally. \nLabour health areas", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 348 }, { "level": 2, "number": "66", "title": "Labour health areas", "content": "Where the Minister is satisfied that an industrial or agricultural undertaking is situated \nin an area which, having regard to the exiting medical and health conditions and facilities, \nwater supplies and communications, is remote and isolated, he may by order declare the \narea a labour health area; and, during the period of employment of any worker in a labour \nhealth area, the employer shall provide such facilities and make such arrangements as \nmay be specified by regulations made under secti...", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 593 }, { "level": 2, "number": "67", "title": "Regulations", "content": "The Minister, in respect of labour health areas or any particular labour health area, \nmay make regulations for-\n(a) \nthe planning and layout of towns and villages; \n(b) \nthe construction of streets, lanes, buildings, markets, open places, drains, la-\ntrines, incinerators, wells and tanks; \n(c) \nthe provision of housing accommodation for workers, the provision of sanitary \narrangements for, and the inspection of, that accommodation, and the limita-\ntion of the number of persons or class of perso...", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 551 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "If, in the case of a charge for an offence under subsection", "content": "(I) of this section it is \nalleged by the person conducting the prosecution that the person in respect of whom the \noffence was committed was under the age of twelve, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen or eighteen \nyears at the date of commission of the alleged offence, the magistrate or other person pre-\nsiding at the hearing shall, after such enquiry as he may think necessary and after hearing \nany evidence that inay be tendered by any party to the proceedings, determine the age of \nthe young person; ...", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 627 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section it is", "content": "alleged by the person conducting the prosecution that the person in respect of whom the \noffence was committed was under the age of twelve, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen or eighteen \nyears at the date of commission of the alleged offence, the magistrate or other person pre-\nsiding at the hearing shall, after such enquiry as he may think necessary and after hearing \nany evidence that inay be tendered by any party to the proceedings, determine the age of \nthe young person; and any such determination ...", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 600 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the engagement, repatriation or supervision of domestic servants;", "content": "", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the employment of women and young persons as domestic servants;", "content": "", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the housing accommodation and sanitary arrangements of domestic servants;", "content": "and \n(cl) \nthe conditions of domestic service generally. \nLabour health areas \n66. Labour health areas \nWhere the Minister is satisfied that an industrial or agricultural undertaking is situated \nin an area which, having regard to the exiting medical and health conditions and facilities, \nwater supplies and communications, is remote and isolated, he may by order declare the \narea a labour health area; and, during the period of employment of any worker in a labour \nhealth area, the employer shall...", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 828 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the planning and layout of towns and villages;", "content": "", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the construction of streets, lanes, buildings, markets, open places, drains, la-", "content": "trines, incinerators, wells and tanks;", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 38 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the provision of housing accommodation for workers, the provision of sanitary", "content": "arrangements for, and the inspection of, that accommodation, and the limita-\ntion of the number of persons or class of persons who may reside in any house; \n[Issue I] \nLI ~ 36", "page_start": 36, "page_end": 36, "content_length": 175 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "the supply of water, food and fuel;", "content": "", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "the examination of workers by medical officers, that is to say, registered medi-", "content": "cal practitioners in the service of a public authority or other registered medical \npractitioners authorised as medical officers by the Minister for the purposes of \nthis paragraph;", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 181 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "the measures to be taken to prevent the introduction or spreading of infectious", "content": "and contagious diseases;", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 24 }, { "level": 3, "number": "g", "title": "the compulsory employment of qualified medical practitioners by employers;", "content": "", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "h", "title": "the compulsory erection and proper staffing, control and equipping of hospitals", "content": "by employers and, in default thereof, the recovery from employers of the cost \nof medical attendance provided by the Federal Government and of the erection \nand maintenance of any hospitals erected by that government;", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 217 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "requiring employers to make arrangements with hospital authorities for the", "content": "medical and surgical treatment of their workers (including, where necessary, \naccommodation and food in hospital) and to provide any necessary transport \nfor sick or injured workers;", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 182 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "prescribing-", "content": "", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "the matters for which the arrangements mentioned in the preceding", "content": "paragraph shall provide; \n(ii) \nthe officer by whom those arrangements are to be approved; and \n(iii) \nthe charges which may be made by the hospital authority and the pe-\nriod (not exceeding six weeks) for which the employer shall be liable \nfor those charges;", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 260 }, { "level": 3, "number": "k", "title": "the keeping of medical auendance registers;", "content": "", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "l", "title": "the furnishing of returns of-", "content": "", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "the numbers of workers employed either above or below ground and", "content": "the nature of their employment; \n(ii) \ncasualties by way of injury, disease or death; and \n(iii) \nsuch other matters as the Minister may consider necessary to ensure \nthat the health and welfare of workers are properly attended to;", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 231 }, { "level": 3, "number": "m", "title": "prescribing fees to be paid for any matter or thing to be done under the regula-", "content": "tions;", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 6 }, { "level": 3, "number": "n", "title": "prescribing-", "content": "", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "penalties for offences under the regulations not exceeding a fine of", "content": "N 1 ,500 or imprisonment for a term of two years, or both; and \n(ii) \nadditional penalties for continuing offences not exceeding in the aggre-\ngate a fine of N 1,500 or imprisonment for a term of two years, or both; \nand", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 220 }, { "level": 3, "number": "o", "title": "where any structure is built, renewed, reconstructed or altered in contravention", "content": "of the regulations-", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 19 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "providing for the service of notice of the contravention on the offend-", "content": "ing person; \nLl-37 \n[Issue 11", "page_start": 37, "page_end": 37, "content_length": 29 }, { "level": 2, "number": "68", "title": "Registration of employers", "content": "(I) The Minister may make regulations for the registration of employers. \n(2) Regulations made under this section may-\n( a) \nprovide for the registration of employers (or specific classes of employers) \ngenera11y or in specific areas to be prescribed in the regulations; \n(b) \nprescribe the manner of. and conditions for, registration and the person by \nwhom and the manner in which the register is to be maintained; \n(c) \nprescribe the circumstances in which employers may be refused registration or...", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 1106 }, { "level": 2, "number": "69", "title": "Labour schemes", "content": "(I) Where the Minister has agreed with the representatives of the employers' and \nworkers' organisations within an industry or area as to the desirability of establishing a \nscheme for labour within that industry or area, he may make an order, if he thinks fit, in \nrespect of the industry or area in question. \n(2) Where an order is made under subsection (I) of this section in respect of an in-\ndustry or area-\n( a) \nit shall be the duty of every employer who is engaged in the industry or ordi-\nna...", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 1145 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "The Minister may make regulations for the registration of employers.", "content": "", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Regulations made under this section may-", "content": "( a) \nprovide for the registration of employers (or specific classes of employers) \ngenera11y or in specific areas to be prescribed in the regulations;", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 151 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "prescribe the manner of. and conditions for, registration and the person by", "content": "whom and the manner in which the register is to be maintained;", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 62 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "prescribe the circumstances in which employers may be refused registration or", "content": "struck off the register;", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 24 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "without prejudice to the generality of paragraph", "content": "", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "of this subsection, provide", "content": "for employers to be refused registration or to be struck off the register, as the \ncase maybe, if they fail to comply with conditions specified in the regulations;", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 163 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "prohibit the employment of citizens as workers by unregistered employers;", "content": "", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "impose penalties for contraventions of the regulations not exceeding a fine of", "content": "=Nl,SOO or imprisonment for a term of two years. or both; and", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 61 }, { "level": 3, "number": "g", "title": "contain such incidental or related provisions as the Minister thinks necessary", "content": "or expedient. \n69. Labour schemes \n(I) Where the Minister has agreed with the representatives of the employers' and \nworkers' organisations within an industry or area as to the desirability of establishing a \nscheme for labour within that industry or area, he may make an order, if he thinks fit, in \nrespect of the industry or area in question.", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 345 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Where the Minister has agreed with the representatives of the employers' and", "content": "workers' organisations within an industry or area as to the desirability of establishing a \nscheme for labour within that industry or area, he may make an order, if he thinks fit, in \nrespect of the industry or area in question.", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 228 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where an order is made under subsection", "content": "(I) of this section in respect of an in-\ndustry or area-\n( a) \nit shall be the duty of every employer who is engaged in the industry or ordi-\nnarily has a place of business in the area, as the case may be, to apply for reg-\nistration in accordance with any regulations made under subsection", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 290 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section in respect of an in-", "content": "dustry or area-\n( a) \nit shall be the duty of every employer who is engaged in the industry or ordi-\nnarily has a place of business in the area, as the case may be, to apply for reg-\nistration in accordance with any regulations made under subsection", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 249 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "of this", "content": "section;", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 8 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "every industrial worker under the age of 55 years who is employed in the in-", "content": "dustry or, as the case may be, is ordinarily resident in the area, shall be liable \nto compulsory registration under those regulations if an order is made in re-\nspect of him under paragraph", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 190 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "of this subsection;", "content": "", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the Minister may by order require any class or classes of industrial workers", "content": "to whom paragraph", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 17 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "of this subsection applies to present themselves for", "content": "[Issue l] \nLl - 38", "page_start": 38, "page_end": 38, "content_length": 18 }, { "level": 2, "number": "70", "title": "Employment exchange", "content": "The Minister may make regulations-\n( a) \nauthorising the establishment of registration offices, to be known as employ-\nment exchanges, at which industrial workers may attend for registration and \nmake application for employment and to which employers may notify vacan-\ncies; \n(b) \nproviding for the issue of certificates of registration and identity to registered \nindustrial workers and the replacement, on payment of such fee as may be pre-\nscribed, of any such certificates when lost or destroyed;...", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 585 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "of this subsection (or any specified class thereof)-", "content": "", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "to carry on business in the industry or area, as the case may be, unless", "content": "they are registered accordingly; or \n(ii) \nto employ industtial workers (or any specified class thereof) in the in· \ndustry or area, as the case may be, unless the workers are registered ac-\ncordingly.", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 201 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "An authorised labour officer, where he is satisfied that an employer who has not", "content": "applied for registration in pursuance of subsection", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 51 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "(a) of this section is a person who", "content": "ought to have done so, may by notice in writing call upon the employer to apply accord-\ningly.", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 94 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "For the purposes of subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "(b) of this section an industrial worker-", "content": "", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "shall be presumed to be under the age of 55 years unless he satisfies an", "content": "authorised labour officer to the contrary; and", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 46 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "if he is present in an area to which an order made under subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this", "content": "section applies, shall be presumed to be ordinarily resident in that area unless \nhe satisfies an authorised labour officer that he is residing there for some tem-\nporary purpose on! y.", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 185 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "The Minister may make regulations for the purposes of this section-", "content": "( a) \nestablishing offices for the registration of employers and industrial workers;", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 84 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "prescribing forms of application for registration and certificates of registration,", "content": "and such other forms as may be needed for the purposes of the regulations;", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 74 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "providing for the issue of certificates of registration and their replacement if", "content": "lost or destroyed; \n(cf) \nprescribing the particulars to be furnished on application for registration and \non registration;", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 123 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "prescribing the duties of registered persons and others in respect of certificates", "content": "of registration; and", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 20 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "prescribing fees and providing generally for registration under this section.", "content": "70. Employment exchange \nThe Minister may make regulations-\n( a) \nauthorising the establishment of registration offices, to be known as employ-\nment exchanges, at which industrial workers may attend for registration and \nmake application for employment and to which employers may notify vacan-\ncies;", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 299 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "providing for the issue of certificates of registration and identity to registered", "content": "industrial workers and the replacement, on payment of such fee as may be pre-\nscribed, of any such certificates when lost or destroyed;", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 135 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "prescribing the particulars to be furnished on registration;", "content": "Ll-39 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 39, "page_end": 39, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 2, "number": "71", "title": "Fee-charging employment agencies", "content": "( 1) No person shall establish or operate a fee-charging employment agency save with \nthe written consent of the Minister. \n(2) The Minister may make regulations providing for the supervision and control of \nfee-charging employment agencies and prescribing the scale of fees which they may \ncharge. \n(3) In this section, ''fee-charging employment agency\" means-\n(a) \nan agency conducted by any person who acts as an intermediary for the pur-\npose of procuring employment for a worker or supplying a w...", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 1209 }, { "level": 2, "number": "72", "title": "Offences", "content": "(I) Any person who with intent to deceive-\n(a) \n(b) \n(c) \n(d) \n(e) \n({) \n[Issue 1] \ngives any false particulars for the purpose of section 69 (1) to ( 4) of this Act or \nany regulations made under section 69 (5) or 70 of this Act; or \nforges a registration certificate of the kind provided for in any such regula-\ntions; or \nuses a forged certificate of that kind; or \nlends to or allows to be used by another person a certificate of that kind; or \nmakes or has in his possession any document so clos...", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 665 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "providing for the taking of photographs and fingerprints of registered industrial", "content": "workers as a means of identification;", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 37 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "regulating or restricting the numbers of registered industrial workers em-", "content": "ployed, either generally or in specified businesses or undertakings;", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 68 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "prescribing the duties of registered persons and others in respect of certificates", "content": "of registration and identity;", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 29 }, { "level": 3, "number": "g", "title": "requiring employers in such occupations as may be specified to furnish returns", "content": "of such matters relating to the employment of workers as may be specified; \nand", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 79 }, { "level": 3, "number": "h", "title": "prescribing fees to be charged under the regulations.", "content": "71. Fee-charging employment agencies \n( 1) No person shall establish or operate a fee-charging employment agency save with \nthe written consent of the Minister.", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 160 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The Minister may make regulations providing for the supervision and control of", "content": "fee-charging employment agencies and prescribing the scale of fees which they may \ncharge.", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 90 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "In this section, ''fee-charging employment agency\" means-", "content": "", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "an agency conducted by any person who acts as an intermediary for the pur-", "content": "pose of procuring employment for a worker or supplying a worker to an em-\nployer with a view to deriving either directly or indirectly any pecuniary or \nother material advantage from either employer or worker; or", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 212 }, { "level": 3, "number": "h", "title": "an agency for conducting the placing services of any company, institution,", "content": "agency or other organisation which, although the agency is not conducted with \na view to obtaining any pecuniary or other material advantage, levies from ei-\nther employer or worker for those services an entrance fee, a periodical contri-\nbution or any other charge, \nbut excludes any organisation for the production of newspapers (or other publications) \nwhich are not produced wholly or mainly for the purpose of acting as intermediaries be-\ntween employers and workers. \n72. Offences \n(I) Any pers...", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 530 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Any person who with intent to deceive-", "content": "", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "(b)", "content": "", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "(d)", "content": "", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "({)", "content": "[Issue 1] \ngives any false particulars for the purpose of section 69", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 68 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "to ( 4) of this Act or", "content": "any regulations made under section 69", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 37 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "or 70 of this Act; or", "content": "forges a registration certificate of the kind provided for in any such regula-\ntions; or \nuses a forged certificate of that kind; or \nlends to or allows to be used by another person a certificate of that kind; or \nmakes or has in his possession any document so closely resembling a certifi-\ncate of that kind as to be calculated to deceive; or \nuses or displays a certificate of that kind which has not been issued to him, \nLl -40", "page_start": 40, "page_end": 40, "content_length": 430 }, { "level": 2, "number": "73", "title": "Prohibition of forced labour", "content": "(1) Any person who requires any other person, or permits any other person to be re-\nquired, to perform forced labour contrary to section 34 (I) (c) of the Constitution of the \nFederal Republic of Nigeria 1999, shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be \nliable to a fine not exceeding Nl,OOO or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two \nyears, or to both. \n[Cap. C", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 382 }, { "level": 2, "number": "23", "title": "]", "content": "(2) Any person who, being a public officer, puts any constraint upon the population \nunder his charge or upon any members thereof to work for any private individual, asso-\nciation or company shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine \nnot exceeding N200 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to both. \n7", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 355 }, { "level": 2, "number": "4", "title": "Labour required in emergencies and for communal obligations", "content": "(I) The Minister may make regulations regulating the requisition of labour of the \nkind defined in section 34 (2) (c) aud (dJ and (e) (i) of the Constitution of the Federal \nRepublic of Nigeria 1999 (that is to say, labour required in the event of any emergency or \ncalamity threatening the life or wellbeing of the community, and labour that forms part of \nnormal communal or other civil obligations). \n[Cap. C", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 411 }, { "level": 2, "number": "23", "title": "]", "content": "(2) Regulations made under subsection (I) of this section-\n( a) \nmay specify for an offence under the regulations (including a failure or refusal, \nwithout reasonable cause, to render labour lawfully required thereunder) a fine \nnot exceeding N200 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or \nboth, aud as a daily penalty a fine not exceeding N10 or imptisonment for a \nterm not exceeding seven days, or both; and \nLl-41 \n[Issue 1}", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 445 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Any employer or industrial worker who contravenes section 69", "content": "", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this Act,", "content": "auy employer who fails to comply with a notice under section 69", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 63 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of this Act aud auy", "content": "person who contravenes section 71 (I) of this Act shall be gnilty of an offence aud on \nconviction shall be liable to a fme not exceeding NSOO or to imprisonment for a term not \nexceeding six months, or to both: \nProvided that, in any proceedings under this section for such a contravention or for \na failure to comply with such a notice, it shall be a defence for the accused to prove that \nthe contravention or failure was due to circumstances beyond his control.", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 465 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this Act shall be gnilty of an offence aud on", "content": "conviction shall be liable to a fme not exceeding NSOO or to imprisonment for a term not \nexceeding six months, or to both: \nProvided that, in any proceedings under this section for such a contravention or for \na failure to comply with such a notice, it shall be a defence for the accused to prove that \nthe contravention or failure was due to circumstances beyond his control.", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 377 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "In any proceedings under this section in relation to an industry or area, it shall be", "content": "presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the accused-\n( a) \nif he is an employer, is engaged in the industry or ordinarily has a place of \nbusiness in the area, as the case may be; and", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 188 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "if he is au industrial worker, is under the age of fifty-five years aud is engaged", "content": "in the industry or ordinarily resident in the area, as the case may be. \nForced labour \n73. Prohibition of forced labour", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 120 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Any person who requires any other person, or permits any other person to be re-", "content": "quired, to perform forced labour contrary to section 34 (I)", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 59 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "(c) of the Constitution of the", "content": "Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be \nliable to a fine not exceeding Nl,OOO or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two \nyears, or to both. \n[Cap. C23.]", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 210 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Any person who, being a public officer, puts any constraint upon the population", "content": "under his charge or upon any members thereof to work for any private individual, asso-\nciation or company shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine \nnot exceeding N200 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to both. \n7 4. Labour required in emergencies and for communal obligations \n(I) The Minister may make regulations regulating the requisition of labour of the \nkind defined in section 34", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 444 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "The Minister may make regulations regulating the requisition of labour of the", "content": "kind defined in section 34", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 26 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "(c) aud (dJ and", "content": "", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "(i) of the Constitution of the Federal", "content": "Republic of Nigeria 1999 (that is to say, labour required in the event of any emergency or \ncalamity threatening the life or wellbeing of the community, and labour that forms part of \nnormal communal or other civil obligations). \n[Cap. C23.]", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 241 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Regulations made under subsection", "content": "(I) of this section-\n( a) \nmay specify for an offence under the regulations (including a failure or refusal, \nwithout reasonable cause, to render labour lawfully required thereunder) a fine \nnot exceeding N200 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or \nboth, aud as a daily penalty a fine not exceeding N10 or imptisonment for a \nterm not exceeding seven days, or both; and \nLl-41 \n[Issue 1}", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 407 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section-", "content": "( a) \nmay specify for an offence under the regulations (including a failure or refusal, \nwithout reasonable cause, to render labour lawfully required thereunder) a fine \nnot exceeding N200 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or \nboth, aud as a daily penalty a fine not exceeding N10 or imptisonment for a \nterm not exceeding seven days, or both; and \nLl-41 \n[Issue 1}", "page_start": 41, "page_end": 41, "content_length": 386 }, { "level": 1, "number": "IV", "title": "Supplemental", "content": "Records and returns \n75. Records \n(1) It shall be the duty of every employer to keep such records of wages and condi-\ntions of employment as are necessary to show that this Act is being complied with. \n(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (I) of this section, every em-\nployer shall keep in respect of each of his workers to whom a statement has been given \nunder section 7 of this Act, a record showing-\n( a) \nthe name and address of the worker; \n[Issue 1] \nL! -42", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 482 }, { "level": 2, "number": "75", "title": "Records", "content": "(1) It shall be the duty of every employer to keep such records of wages and condi-\ntions of employment as are necessary to show that this Act is being complied with. \n(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (I) of this section, every em-\nployer shall keep in respect of each of his workers to whom a statement has been given \nunder section 7 of this Act, a record showing-\n( a) \nthe name and address of the worker; \n[Issue 1] \nL! -42", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 448 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "may add to, amend or repeal subsections", "content": "", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "to", "content": "", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "of this section.", "content": "", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Subject to this section, the prescribed authority may require the inhabitants of any", "content": "town or village subject to its jurisdiction to provide labour for any of the following pur-\nposes-", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 98 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the construction and maintenance of buildings used for communal purposes,", "content": "including markets but excluding juju houses and places of worship;", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 66 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "sanitary measures;", "content": "", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the construction and maintenance of local roads and paths;", "content": "", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "the construction and maintenance of town or village fences;", "content": "", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "the construction and maintenance of communal wells~ and", "content": "", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "f", "title": "other communal services of a similar kind in the direct interest of the inhabi-", "content": "tants of the town or village.", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 29 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "No labour shall be required under subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of this section unless-", "content": "( a) \nthe inhabitants of the town or village or their direct representatives have been \npreviously consulted by the prescribed authority with regard to the need for the \nproposed service; and", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 191 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "a majority of the inhabitants or representatives, as the case may be, has agreed", "content": "to the requiring of the labour.", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 31 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "In subsections", "content": "", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "and", "content": "", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "of this section \"town or village\" excludes a township", "content": "but includes any area (other than a township) declared by the Minister by order to be a \ntown or village for the purposes of this section.", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 138 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "Any person who does not wish to execute his share of any labour required under", "content": "subsection", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 10 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of this section may be excused from doing so on payment to the prescribed", "content": "authority of such sum per day, while the labour is being done, as represents the current \ndaily wage for unskilled labour.", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 122 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "Nothing in this section shall be taken to authorise the exaction from any person of", "content": "any work or service for which that person does not offer himself voluntarily where apart \nfrom this section the exaction of that work or service would be illegal. \nPART IV \nSupplemental \nRecords and returns \n75. Records", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 219 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "It shall be the duty of every employer to keep such records of wages and condi-", "content": "tions of employment as are necessary to show that this Act is being complied with.", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 82 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Without prejudice to the generality of subsection", "content": "(I) of this section, every em-\nployer shall keep in respect of each of his workers to whom a statement has been given \nunder section 7 of this Act, a record showing-\n( a) \nthe name and address of the worker; \n[Issue 1] \nL! -42", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 226 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section, every em-", "content": "ployer shall keep in respect of each of his workers to whom a statement has been given \nunder section 7 of this Act, a record showing-\n( a) \nthe name and address of the worker; \n[Issue 1] \nL! -42", "page_start": 42, "page_end": 42, "content_length": 195 }, { "level": 2, "number": "200", "title": "7", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "6", "title": "Returns", "content": "(1) The Minister may require returns and statistics, whether periodical or otherwise, \nto be furnished by employers as to the number of persons employed by them in any par-\nticular class of employment and as to the rates of remuneration and other conditions in \nthat or any other class of employment. \n(2) Any employer who fails to furnish any returns or statistics which he is required to \nfurnish under subsection (I) of this section shall be gnilty of an offence and on conviction \nshall be liable...", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 526 }, { "level": 2, "number": "200", "title": "Administration", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "77", "title": "Authorised labour officers", "content": "(I) The Minister may by writing under his hand authorise-\n(a) \nany public officer serving in a ministry or department for which the Minister is \nresponsible; and \n(b) \nwith the consent of the State Authority, any officer in the public service of a \nState, \nto be an authorised labour officer for the purposes of this Act. \n(2) An authorisation under subsection (I) of this section may-\n( a) \nas regards the officer authorised, be made by name or by office; \n(b) \nrelate to the whole of the Federation...", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 826 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "his town (or other place) of origin;", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the date of his birth;", "content": "(tf) \nthe name and address of his next of kin;", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 46 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "the date and place of his engagement;", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "his Nigerian Sociallnsnrance Trust Fund number; and", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "g", "title": "the date of cessation of employment.", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Records kept pnrsuant to subsections (!) and", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section shall be retained", "content": "for three years after the time to which they refer.", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 51 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "Any employer who-", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "knowingly and with intent to avoid compliance with any provision of this Act,", "content": "omits to keep any or any sufficient record of any particular wages or condi-\ntions of employment; or", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 100 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "fails to comply with subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "or", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of this section,", "content": "shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding \nN200. \n76. Returns", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 107 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "The Minister may require returns and statistics, whether periodical or otherwise,", "content": "to be furnished by employers as to the number of persons employed by them in any par-\nticular class of employment and as to the rates of remuneration and other conditions in \nthat or any other class of employment.", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 213 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Any employer who fails to furnish any returns or statistics which he is required to", "content": "furnish under subsection (I) of this section shall be gnilty of an offence and on conviction \nshall be liable to a fine not exceeding N200. \nAdministration \n77. Authorised labour officers \n(I) The Minister may by writing under his hand authorise-", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 246 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section shall be gnilty of an offence and on conviction", "content": "shall be liable to a fine not exceeding N200. \nAdministration \n77. Authorised labour officers \n(I) The Minister may by writing under his hand authorise-", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 152 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "The Minister may by writing under his hand authorise-", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "any public officer serving in a ministry or department for which the Minister is", "content": "responsible; and", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "with the consent of the State Authority, any officer in the public service of a", "content": "State, \nto be an authorised labour officer for the purposes of this Act.", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 72 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "An authorisation under subsection", "content": "(I) of this section may-\n( a) \nas regards the officer authorised, be made by name or by office;", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 95 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section may-", "content": "( a) \nas regards the officer authorised, be made by name or by office;", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 70 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "relate to the whole of the Federation or any specified part or parts thereof; and", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "relate to the whole of this Act or any specified provision or provisions thereof.", "content": "", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "No authorised labonr officer, except in so far as is necessary for the purposes of", "content": "a complaint or prosecution under this Act, shall publish or disclose to any person the \nLl-43 \n[Issue I]", "page_start": 43, "page_end": 43, "content_length": 104 }, { "level": 2, "number": "78", "title": "Powers of authorised labour officers", "content": "(1) In addition to any other powers conferred by this Act, an authorised labour officer \nmay for the purpose of facilitating or ensuring the proper operation of this Act-\n(a) \nenter, inspect and examine by day or night any labour encampment, farm, fac-\ntory or other land or workplace whatsoever (and every part thereof) if he has \nreasonable cause to believe that any worker is employed therein or thereon; \n(b) \nenter, inspect and examine by day any premises provided by an employer in \nwhich he ha...", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 2562 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "An authorised labour officer shall treat as absolutely confidential the source of", "content": "any complaint alleging a contravention of this Act, and where he visits an employer's \npremises in consequence of such a complaint, shall give no indication to the employer or \nthe employer's representative that the visit was made in consequence of the complaint. \n78. Powers of authorised labour officers", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 305 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "In addition to any other powers conferred by this Act, an authorised labour officer", "content": "may for the purpose of facilitating or ensuring the proper operation of this Act-", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 81 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "enter, inspect and examine by day or night any labour encampment, farm, fac-", "content": "tory or other land or workplace whatsoever (and every part thereof) if he has \nreasonable cause to believe that any worker is employed therein or thereon;", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 154 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "enter, inspect and examine by day any premises provided by an employer in", "content": "which he has reasonable cause to believe that workers are living;", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 65 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "enter, inspect and examine any hospital building, sanitary convenience, mess-", "content": "room or water supply provided for or used by workers;", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 53 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "take with him a police officer if he has reasonable cause to apprehend any se~", "content": "rlous obstruction in the execution of his functions;", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 52 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "require the production of any registers, certificates, notices or other documents", "content": "kept in pursuance of this Act and inspect, examine and copy any of them;", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 72 }, { "level": 3, "number": "f", "title": "make such examination and enquiry as may be necessary to ascertain whether", "content": "the provisions of this Act are being complied with, so far as respects any la-\nbour encampment, farm, factory or other land or workplace whatsoever and \nany person employed therein or thereon;", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 192 }, { "level": 3, "number": "g", "title": "inspect and exantine all food provided for the use of workers and take samples", "content": "thereof, so however that-", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 25 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "any sample taken in pursuance of this paragraph shall be taken in du~", "content": "plicate in the presence of the employer of the workers (or, if the em~ \nplayer is not readily available, in the presence of a foreman or other re-\nsponsible person) and shall be labelled and sealed in the presence of \nthe employer, foreman or other responsible person; and \n(ii) \none sample so labelled and sealed shall be left with the employer, \nforeman or other responsible person;", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 384 }, { "level": 3, "number": "h", "title": "take or remove for the purpose of analysis samples of materials and substances", "content": "used or handled by workers from premises not covered by the Factories Act, \nsubject to the employer or his representative being notified and given an op-\nportunity to be present when the samples are taken; \n[Cap. Fl.]", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 217 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "interrogate, either alone or in the presence of another person as he thinks fit,", "content": "with respect to matters to which this Act relates, any person whom he finds in \nor on any labour encampment, farm, factory or other workplace whatsoever or \nwhom he has reasonable cause to believe to have been within the preceding \nthree months employed in or on any labour encampment, farm, factory or other \n[Issue ll \nLl - 44", "page_start": 44, "page_end": 44, "content_length": 328 }, { "level": 2, "number": "23", "title": "]", "content": "(k) \ndirect any person who has in his opinion contravened any provision of this \nAct, to remedy the contravention within a specified and reasonable period; and \n(l) \ndirect the posting of a notice in any prentises if he is satisfied that it is neces-\nsary or expedient for the proper implementation of this Act. \n(2) Any person directed to take remedial action under subsection (I) (k) of this sec-\ntion may, if he is dissatisfied with the direction, within fourteen days or within any period \nstated...", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 1306 }, { "level": 2, "number": "79", "title": "Delegation offunctions", "content": "(I) Subject to this section, the Minister may delegate any of his functions under this \nAct-\n(a) \nto a public officer serving in a ministry or department for which the Minister is \nresponsible; or \n(b) \nas regards a State, to the Comntissioner in the government of the State respon-\nsible for labour matters or, with the consent of the State Authority, to an offi-\ncer in the public service of the State. \n(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the power of delegation conferred \nby tha...", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 725 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this Act in his own name (or, where", "content": "he is acting under section 83", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 29 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "of this Act, in the name of the complainant)", "content": "any complaint or other proceeding arising under this Act or otherwise in the \nexercise of his functions as an authorised labour officer; \n[Cap. C23.]", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 149 }, { "level": 3, "number": "k", "title": "direct any person who has in his opinion contravened any provision of this", "content": "Act, to remedy the contravention within a specified and reasonable period; and", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 78 }, { "level": 3, "number": "l", "title": "direct the posting of a notice in any prentises if he is satisfied that it is neces-", "content": "sary or expedient for the proper implementation of this Act.", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 60 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Any person directed to take remedial action under subsection", "content": "(I)", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 3 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "(k) of this sec-", "content": "tion may, if he is dissatisfied with the direction, within fourteen days or within any period \nstated in the direction, whichever is the less, appeal in writing to the Minister, who may \nrefer the case for advice to any person or persons considered by him to be suitable and \nwhose decision shall be final.", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 306 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Any person who--", "content": "", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "obstructs an authorised labour officer in the exercise of his functions under this", "content": "section or any other provision of this Act; or", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 46 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "fails to comply with a direction under subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "l", "title": "(k) of this section (no", "content": "appeal having been made under subsection", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 40 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section or any such ap-", "content": "peal having been disposed of); or", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 33 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "fails to comply with a direction under subsection", "content": "(I)", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 3 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "(l) of this section,", "content": "shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding \nNl,OOO or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years, or to both. \n79. Delegation offunctions \n(I) Subject to this section, the Minister may delegate any of his functions under this \nAct-", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 286 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Subject to this section, the Minister may delegate any of his functions under this", "content": "Act-", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 4 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "to a public officer serving in a ministry or department for which the Minister is", "content": "responsible; or", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 15 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "as regards a State, to the Comntissioner in the government of the State respon-", "content": "sible for labour matters or, with the consent of the State Authority, to an offi-\ncer in the public service of the State.", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 121 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "of this section does not apply to the power of delegation conferred", "content": "by that subsection or to any power to make regulations or orders.", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 65 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "A delegation under subsection", "content": "(I) of this section may be made subject to such \nconditions and limitations, if any, as the Minister thinks fit. \nLl-45 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 130 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section may be made subject to such", "content": "conditions and limitations, if any, as the Minister thinks fit. \nLl-45 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 45, "page_end": 45, "content_length": 81 }, { "level": 2, "number": "80", "title": "Jurisdiction", "content": "(1) A magistrate's court (or, in a State where a magistrate's court has no civil juris-\ndiction, a district court) shall have jurisdiction to hear complaints under section 81 of this \nAct. \n(2) Without prejudice to the jurisdiction to hear complaints conferred by subsec-\ntion (I) of this section, the Chief Judge of a State, with the concurrence of the State \nAuthority, may by order confer jurisdiction to hear such complaints on area courts or \ncustomary courts in the State or part of the State.", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 499 }, { "level": 2, "number": "81", "title": "Labour complaints", "content": "(1) Where~ \n(a) \nan employer or worker neglects or refuses to fulfil a contract; or \n(b) \nany question, difference or dispute arises as to the rights or liabilities of a party \nto a contract or touching any misconduct, neglect, ill-treatment or injury to the \nperson or property of a party to a contract, \nany party to the contract feeling himself aggrieved may make complaint to a court having \njurisdiction, which may thereupon issue a summons to the party complained against (the \naggrieved party,...", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 2071 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "The delegation of a function under subsection", "content": "(I) of this section shall not prevent \nthe Minister from continuing to exercise the function himself if he sees fit. \nSettlement of disputes \n80. Jurisdiction", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 158 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section shall not prevent", "content": "the Minister from continuing to exercise the function himself if he sees fit. \nSettlement of disputes \n80. Jurisdiction", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 119 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "A magistrate's court (or, in a State where a magistrate's court has no civil juris-", "content": "diction, a district court) shall have jurisdiction to hear complaints under section 81 of this \nAct.", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 100 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Without prejudice to the jurisdiction to hear complaints conferred by subsec-", "content": "tion (I) of this section, the Chief Judge of a State, with the concurrence of the State \nAuthority, may by order confer jurisdiction to hear such complaints on area courts or \ncustomary courts in the State or part of the State. \n81. Labour complaints", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 250 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section, the Chief Judge of a State, with the concurrence of the State", "content": "Authority, may by order confer jurisdiction to hear such complaints on area courts or \ncustomary courts in the State or part of the State. \n81. Labour complaints", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 161 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Where~", "content": "", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "an employer or worker neglects or refuses to fulfil a contract; or", "content": "", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "any question, difference or dispute arises as to the rights or liabilities of a party", "content": "to a contract or touching any misconduct, neglect, ill-treatment or injury to the \nperson or property of a party to a contract, \nany party to the contract feeling himself aggrieved may make complaint to a court having \njurisdiction, which may thereupon issue a summons to the party complained against (the \naggrieved party, the court, the party complained against and the complaint being hereafter \nin this section and in sections 82 to 85 of this Act referred to as \"the complainant\", \"the \ncourt\", ...", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 551 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Ifthe complainant claims an amount beyond the civil jurisdiction of the court, the", "content": "court shall forward the complaint to the nearest court having jurisdiction.", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 75 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "The court may exercise jurisdiction in the complaint if the respondent is in its", "content": "area of jurisdiction at the time the complaint is made, whether or not the grounds of the \ncomplaint arose within that area.", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 124 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "If at any time after the laying of the complaint it appears to the court by informa-", "content": "tion on oath that the respondent is about to abscond, the court may cause him to be ar-\nrested and detained in custody unless he finds security to appear and answer the com-\nplaint and to abide by the decision of the court thereon.", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 231 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "Where the court is of the opinion that the complaint could more properly or con-", "content": "veniently be dealt with by civil proceedings, it may, at any time before giving its final \ndecision on the complaint, order that the remedy, if any, for the matters complained of \nshall be by an action brought in accordance with the law relating to civil proceedings and \nnot by proceedings under this section.", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 310 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "This section shall not apply to a trade dispute, that is to say, any dispute or differ-", "content": "ence between employers and workers (or between workers and other workers) connected \nwith~", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 90 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the employment or non-employment; or", "content": "[Issue 11 \nL1 - 46", "page_start": 46, "page_end": 46, "content_length": 18 }, { "level": 2, "number": "82", "title": "Powers of the court", "content": "(I) In dealing with the complaint, the court-\n( a) \nmay adjust and set off one against the other all such claims on the part of the \ncomplainant and the respondent arising out of or incidental to the relationship \nbetween them as the court may find to be subsisting, whether the claims are \nliquidated or unliquidated or for wages, damages or otherwise, and may direct \nthe payment of such sum as it finds due by one party to the other; \n(b) \nmay direct fulfilment of the relevant contract and, in a ...", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 2285 }, { "level": 2, "number": "83", "title": "Procedure", "content": "(1) Subject to this section and the other provisions of sections 81, 82, 84 and 85 of \nthis Act, the law regulating the procedure in crintinal cases (including the law respecting \nappeals, revisions and the levying of moneys ordered to be paid) shall apply to the com-\nplaint and any orders for the payment of money made in consequence of the complaint, \nso however that-\n(a) \nthe court may order that the law regulating civil proceedings shall apply to the \ncomplaint and any such orders if in any c...", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 581 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the terms of the employment; or", "content": "", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the conditions oflabour.", "content": "of any person. \n82. Powers of the court \n(I) In dealing with the complaint, the court-\n( a) \nmay adjust and set off one against the other all such claims on the part of the \ncomplainant and the respondent arising out of or incidental to the relationship \nbetween them as the court may find to be subsisting, whether the claims are \nliquidated or unliquidated or for wages, damages or otherwise, and may direct \nthe payment of such sum as it finds due by one party to the other;", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 477 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "In dealing with the complaint, the court-", "content": "( a) \nmay adjust and set off one against the other all such claims on the part of the \ncomplainant and the respondent arising out of or incidental to the relationship \nbetween them as the court may find to be subsisting, whether the claims are \nliquidated or unliquidated or for wages, damages or otherwise, and may direct \nthe payment of such sum as it finds due by one party to the other;", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 390 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "may direct fulfilment of the relevant contract and, in a case where damages", "content": "ntight be awarded for any breach of contract, may in place of the whole or part \nof the damages which would otherwise have been awarded direct the party \ncommitting the breach to give security to the satisfaction of the court for the \ndue performance of so much of the contract as remains unperformed;", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 301 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "if the party receiving a direction under paragraph", "content": "", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "of this subsection fails to", "content": "find security and the court is satisfied that the failure is not due to the inability \nof that party to find it, may comntit him to prison (for a period not exceeding \nthree months) until he finds it;", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 200 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "may rescind the contract upon such terms as to apportionment of wages or", "content": "other sums due thereunder, and as to the payment of wages or damages or \nother sums due, as it thinks just; and", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 111 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "where the court has criminal jurisdiction and it appears to the court that an", "content": "employer or worker has been guilty of an offence under this Act, may in place \nof or in addition to exercising any of the powers conferred by paragraphs", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 152 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "to", "content": "(tf) of this subsection pass on the offender any sentence which is authorised by \nthis Act and is within its criminal jurisdiction.", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 131 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Without prejudice to any other method of giving security which the court may", "content": "consider appropriate in any particular case, a person may give security for the purposes of \nsubsection", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 103 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "(b) of this section by making in or under the direction of the court a written", "content": "or oral acknowledgement (to be known as a \"recognisance'~) of the undertaking or condi-\ntion by which and the sum in which he is bound; and any such recognisance shall be \nmade as nearly as possible in the same way as recognisances of bail and shall be liable to \nbe forfeited and enforced in the same way as recognisances of bail. \n83. Procedure", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 346 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Subject to this section and the other provisions of sections 81, 82, 84 and 85 of", "content": "this Act, the law regulating the procedure in crintinal cases (including the law respecting \nappeals, revisions and the levying of moneys ordered to be paid) shall apply to the com-\nplaint and any orders for the payment of money made in consequence of the complaint, \nso however that-", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 284 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "the court may order that the law regulating civil proceedings shall apply to the", "content": "complaint and any such orders if in any case it considers that the interests of \njustice so require; and \nLl-47 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 47, "page_end": 47, "content_length": 122 }, { "level": 2, "number": "84", "title": "Compensation, and provision of food", "content": "(1) Where the court-\n( a) \nimposes any fine; or \n(b) \ndirects security by way of deposit to be given; or \n(c) \nenforces payment of any sum secured by a recognisance, \nit may direct that the fine, deposit or sum when recovered (or such part thereof as it \nthinks fit) shall be applied to compensate any employer or worker for wrong or damage \nsustained by him by reason of the act or thing in respect of which the fine was imposed or \nby reason of the non-performance of the relevant contract. \n(2) Wh...", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 1180 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "the law regulating civil proceedings shall so apply if the court bas no criminal", "content": "jurisdiction.", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 13 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where in consequence of the complaint the court makes an order for the payment", "content": "of any sum by a public authority, no execution shall be issued, but the court shall forward \na copy of the order-", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 113 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "if the public authority is the Federal Government, to the Minister for Finance;", "content": "", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "if the public authority is a State Government. to the Commissioner for Finance", "content": "of that State; and", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 18 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "in any other case, to the public authority concerned,", "content": "and it shall thereupon be the duty of the Minister, person or public authority in question \nto ensure that the amount in the order is paid by the proper officer or department.", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 175 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "The respondent, if inunediately before the hearing of the complaint he is not in", "content": "actual custody, shall not be compelled to enter the dock or other place usually assigned \nfor persons under trial on a criminal charge or be otherwise treated as under arrest during \nthe hearing of the complaint; \nProvided that the court may cause the respondent to be arrested and detained in \ncustody if it is satisfied that it is necessary to do so in order to secure the attendance of \nthe respondent. \n( 4) At the hearing of the complaint the respondent shall be a competent but not a \ncompellab...", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 511 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "At the request of the complainant, an authorised labonr officer who is entitled to", "content": "act under section 78 ( 1)", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 25 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "of this Act may represent the complainant at the hearing of the", "content": "complaint. \n84. Compensation, and provision of food", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 51 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Where the court-", "content": "( a) \nimposes any fine; or", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 26 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "directs security by way of deposit to be given; or", "content": "", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "enforces payment of any sum secured by a recognisance,", "content": "it may direct that the fine, deposit or sum when recovered (or such part thereof as it \nthinks fit) shall be applied to compensate any employer or worker for wrong or damage \nsustained by him by reason of the act or thing in respect of which the fine was imposed or \nby reason of the non-performance of the relevant contract.", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 325 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Where it appears to the court that the complainant (being a worker) has not the", "content": "means and is otherwise unable to obtain food for himself pending the determination of \nthe complaint, it may, subject to subsection", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 131 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of this section, cause the complainant to", "content": "be supplied with necessary food at the expense of the Federal Government.", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 73 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Where food is supplied to the complainant under subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this section,", "content": "the cost of the food shall be a debt due to the Federal Government from the complainant \nand may be deducted by the court from any moneys received by the court for or on behalf \nof the complainant, or shall otherwise be paid by the complainant. \n[Issue l] \nLl-48", "page_start": 48, "page_end": 48, "content_length": 262 }, { "level": 2, "number": "85", "title": "Costs", "content": "(1) Subject to tbis section, tbe process of the court for compelling tbe attendance of \ntbe respondent and all necessary witnesses shall be instituted at tbe expense of tbe Fed~ \neral Government and without any fees of court. \n(2) At tbe final determination of tbe complaint tbe court may make such order for tbe \npayment of costs by either party as it thinks proper in the circumstances. \n(3) lf at tbe heating of tbe complaint, the court is of the opinion that the complaint is \nvexatious or frivol...", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 830 }, { "level": 2, "number": "86", "title": "Application to public authorities", "content": "The provisions of tbis Act, other !ban tbe penal provisions, shall apply to and be car~ \nried into effect by public authorities: \nProvided that, in times of national emergency and in any other case where he is \nsatisfied that it is in the public interest to do so, the Minister may by order exempt any \npublic authority from all or any of tbe provisions of tbis Act for such a period as may be \nspecified in the order. \n87, Contracts made abroad \n(I) Subject to this section, nothing in this Act shal...", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 2010 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Subject to tbis section, tbe process of the court for compelling tbe attendance of", "content": "tbe respondent and all necessary witnesses shall be instituted at tbe expense of tbe Fed~ \neral Government and without any fees of court.", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 137 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "At tbe final determination of tbe complaint tbe court may make such order for tbe", "content": "payment of costs by either party as it thinks proper in the circumstances.", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 74 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "lf at tbe heating of tbe complaint, the court is of the opinion that the complaint is", "content": "vexatious or frivolous it may, there and then and without any fresh action or proceeding, \norder !bat tbe complainant shall-\n( a) \npay a fine not exceeding N50 and defray the cost of tbe process and tbe wit~ \nnesses; and", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 220 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "in default of payment of tbe fine and costs, be liable to imprisonment for a", "content": "term not exceeding one month. \nMiscellaneous \n86. Application to public authorities \nThe provisions of tbis Act, other !ban tbe penal provisions, shall apply to and be car~ \nried into effect by public authorities: \nProvided that, in times of national emergency and in any other case where he is \nsatisfied that it is in the public interest to do so, the Minister may by order exempt any \npublic authority from all or any of tbe provisions of tbis Act for such a period as may be \nspecified in the ord...", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 1045 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Subject to this section, nothing in this Act shall prevent any employer, worker or", "content": "other person to whom this Act applies from enforcing his rights or remedies in respect of \nany breach or non-performance of any lawful contract made outside Nigeria, and the \nrights of the parties under such a contract (botb against each otber and against !bird par~ \nties invading those rights) may be enforced in the same manner as other rights arising \noutside Nigeria may be enforced and as if tbis Act had not been made.", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 425 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Whenever a contract made outside Nigeria has been executed in conformity with", "content": "this Act, it shall be enforced in the same manner as a contract entered into under this Act.", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 92 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "A written contract made outside Nigeria which has been executed otherwise !ban", "content": "in conformity with this Act shall not be enforced against a worker to whom this Act ap-\nplies if he is unable to read and understand tbe language in which tbe contract is written.", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 179 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "For tbe purposes of this section, a contract shall be deemed to be executed in con~", "content": "formity witb tbis Act if it is signed by the names or marks of tbe parties and bears an at~ \ntestation to the effect that the contract was read over and explained to the parties in the \npresence of tbe person attesting and was entered into by tbe parties voluntarily and witb \nfull understanding of its meaning and effect.", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 322 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "The attestation referred to in subsection", "content": "", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "of tbis section may be made by any", "content": "Nigerian official entitled to act under section 12 of tbe Oaths Act or by any judicial or \nLl-49 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 49, "page_end": 49, "content_length": 107 }, { "level": 2, "number": "88", "title": "Regulations", "content": "(1) The Minister may make regulations-\n( a) \nproviding for the payment of compensation by employers to workers or do-\nmestic servants for injury arising out of and in the course of their employment \nin cases not coming within the provisions of any other enactment, and for the \nrecovery of the compensation in question; \n(b) \nrequiring employers to report any accident involving the death of or injury to a \nworker or domestic servant, in cases not coming within the provisions of any \nother enactmen...", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 1393 }, { "level": 2, "number": "89", "title": "Savings and exemptions", "content": "(I) Nothing in this Act shall-\n( a) \noperate to relieve any employer or worker of any duty or liability imposed \nupon him by any other enactment or to limit any power given to any public of-\nficer by any such enactment; or \n(b) \nprevent any employer, worker or other person to whom this Act applies from \nbeing proceeded against according to law for any offence punishable under any \nlaw in force in Nigeria, so however that no person shall be punished twice for \nthe same offence. \n(2) Nothing in th...", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 871 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "The Minister may make regulations-", "content": "( a) \nproviding for the payment of compensation by employers to workers or do-\nmestic servants for injury arising out of and in the course of their employment \nin cases not coming within the provisions of any other enactment, and for the \nrecovery of the compensation in question;", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 280 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "requiring employers to report any accident involving the death of or injury to a", "content": "worker or domestic servant, in cases not coming within the provisions of any \nother enactment;", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 94 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "prescribing the conditions under which carriers may be employed and the limi-", "content": "tation of loads to be carried by them;", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 38 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "imposing upon persons who have accepted the services of any worker or do-", "content": "mestic servant without paying wages therefor the obligation to provide for the \nmaintenance of the worker or domestic servant during sickness or in old age;", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 156 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "prescribing anything which is to be prescribed under this Act and is not other-", "content": "wise provided for;", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 18 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "prescribing fees to be paid for any matter or thing to be done under this Act;", "content": "and", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 3 }, { "level": 3, "number": "g", "title": "containing such procedural or ancillary provisions as he considers necessary or", "content": "convenient to facilitate the operation of this Act.", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 51 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Regulations made under subsection", "content": "(I) of this section may specify for an offence \nunder the regulations a fine not exceeding NSOO or imprisonment for a term not exceed-\ning one year, or both. \n89. Savings and exemptions \n(I) Nothing in this Act shall-\n( a) \noperate to relieve any employer or worker of any duty or liability imposed \nupon him by any other enactment or to limit any power given to any public of-\nficer by any such enactment; or", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 409 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section may specify for an offence", "content": "under the regulations a fine not exceeding NSOO or imprisonment for a term not exceed-\ning one year, or both. \n89. Savings and exemptions \n(I) Nothing in this Act shall-\n( a) \noperate to relieve any employer or worker of any duty or liability imposed \nupon him by any other enactment or to limit any power given to any public of-\nficer by any such enactment; or", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 361 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Nothing in this Act shall-", "content": "( a) \noperate to relieve any employer or worker of any duty or liability imposed \nupon him by any other enactment or to limit any power given to any public of-\nficer by any such enactment; or", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 191 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "prevent any employer, worker or other person to whom this Act applies from", "content": "being proceeded against according to law for any offence punishable under any \nlaw in force in Nigeria, so however that no person shall be punished twice for \nthe same offence.", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 176 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Nothing in this Act shall apply to serving members of the Armed Forces of the", "content": "Federation or the Nigeria Police Force.", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 39 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "The Minister. with the prior approval of the President, may by order exempt", "content": "(subject to such conditions, if any, as he sees fit to impose) any class or classes of work-\ners from the application of this Act or any specified provision thereof. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-50", "page_start": 50, "page_end": 50, "content_length": 183 }, { "level": 2, "number": "90", "title": "Repeal, and transitional and saving provisions", "content": "(1) The Labour Code Act is hereby repealed. \n[Cap. 91 of 1958 Edition.] \nCAP.Ll \n(2) The transitional and saving provisions in the Schedule to this Act (including any \nprovisions made under paragraph 5 of that Schedule) shall have effect notwithstanding \nsubsection (I) of this section or any other provision of this Act. \n[Schedule.]", "page_start": 51, "page_end": 51, "content_length": 334 }, { "level": 2, "number": "91", "title": "Interpretation", "content": "(I) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-\n\"administrative officer'' means a divisional officer, a district officer or any officer \nexercising corresponding functions; \n\"agricultural undertaking\" means any undertaking in which a worker is employed \nunder a contract of employment for the purpose of agriculture, fisheries, horticulture, silvi-\nculture, the tending of domestic animals and poultry or the collection of the produce of \nany plants or trees, but does not include any such un...", "page_start": 51, "page_end": 51, "content_length": 1728 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "The Labour Code Act is hereby repealed.", "content": "[Cap. 91 of 1958 Edition.] \nCAP.Ll", "page_start": 51, "page_end": 51, "content_length": 34 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The transitional and saving provisions in the Schedule to this Act (including any", "content": "provisions made under paragraph 5 of that Schedule) shall have effect notwithstanding \nsubsection (I) of this section or any other provision of this Act. \n[Schedule.] \n91. Interpretation \n(I) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-\n\"administrative officer'' means a divisional officer, a district officer or any officer \nexercising corresponding functions; \n\"agricultural undertaking\" means any undertaking in which a worker is employed \nunder a contract of employment for the purpose of ...", "page_start": 51, "page_end": 51, "content_length": 1352 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this section or any other provision of this Act.", "content": "[Schedule.] \n91. Interpretation \n(I) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-\n\"administrative officer'' means a divisional officer, a district officer or any officer \nexercising corresponding functions; \n\"agricultural undertaking\" means any undertaking in which a worker is employed \nunder a contract of employment for the purpose of agriculture, fisheries, horticulture, silvi-\nculture, the tending of domestic animals and poultry or the collection of the produce of \nany plants or trees,...", "page_start": 51, "page_end": 51, "content_length": 1197 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-", "content": "\"administrative officer'' means a divisional officer, a district officer or any officer \nexercising corresponding functions; \n\"agricultural undertaking\" means any undertaking in which a worker is employed \nunder a contract of employment for the purpose of agriculture, fisheries, horticulture, silvi-\nculture, the tending of domestic animals and poultry or the collection of the produce of \nany plants or trees, but does not include any such undertaking in which only members of \nthe same family are ...", "page_start": 51, "page_end": 51, "content_length": 1108 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "an organisation of employers or an organisation representing employers (or an", "content": "association of such organisations) of the other part; \n\"collective bargaining'' means the process of arriving or attempting to arrive at a \ncollective agreement; \n\"contract\" means contract of employment, and includes a contract of apprenticeship; \n\"contract of employment\" means any agreement, whether oral or written, express or \nimplied, whereby one person agrees to employ another as a worker and that other person \nagrees to serve the employer as a worker; \nLl-51 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 51, "page_end": 51, "content_length": 478 }, { "level": 2, "number": "6", "title": "1", "content": "''foreign contract'' means a contract for the employment of a citizen outside Nigeria; \n''function\" includes power and duty; \n\"guardian\" includes any person to whose care a young person has been committed \n(even temporarily) by a person having authority over the young person, and any person \nlawfully having charge of a young person who has no parents or whose parents are un-\nknown; \n\"'industrial undertaking'' includes-\n( a) \nmines, quarries and other works for the extraction of minerals from the...", "page_start": 52, "page_end": 52, "content_length": 1900 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "industries in which articles are manufactured. altered, cleaned, repaired. orna-", "content": "mented, finished, adapted for sale, broken up or demolished or in which mate-\nrials are transformed, including shipbuilding and the generation and transfor-\nmation of electricity or motive power of any kind;", "page_start": 52, "page_end": 52, "content_length": 207 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, alteration or demolition", "content": "of any building, railway, tramway, harbour, dock, canal, inland waterway, \nroad, tunnel, bridge, viaduct. sewer, drain, well, telegraph or telephonic instal-\nlation, electrical undertaking, gasworks, waterworks, or other works of con-\nstruction, as well as the preparation for or the laying of the foundation of any \nsuch work or structure; and", "page_start": 52, "page_end": 52, "content_length": 344 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "transport of passengers or goods by road, rail, air, sea or inland waterways,", "content": "including the handling of goods at docks, quays, wharves. warehouses and air-\nports, and including the carrying of coal or other materials by hand to or from \nlighters or ships, \nbut does not include any commercial or agricultural undertaking, any undertaking in \nwhich only members of the same family are employed or any customary occupation of a \nkind normally carried on at home; \n\"industrial worker'' includes any artificer, journeyman, handicraftsman, canoeman, \ncarrier, messenger, clerk, shop ...", "page_start": 52, "page_end": 52, "content_length": 580 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "a State Government; or", "content": "", "page_start": 53, "page_end": 53, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "a local government authority; or", "content": "", "page_start": 53, "page_end": 53, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "a statutory corporation, that is to say, a body corporate directly established by", "content": "law in Nigeria, being a body which is expressly bound by law to comply with \ndirections given by a Minister or by a corresponding authority; or", "page_start": 53, "page_end": 53, "content_length": 143 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "a government-controlled company, that is to say, a limited liability company", "content": "incorporated in Nigeria in which the Federal Government or a State Govern-\nment has a controlling interest; \n\"public department'' means a ministry or department of a public authority; \n\"public officer\" means any person employed by a public authority; \n\"recnrlter'' means the holder of a recruiter's licence; \n\"recruiter's licence\" means a recruiter's licence granted under section 25 of this Act; \n\"recruiting'' includes all operations undertaken with the object of obtaining or sup-\nplying the labou...", "page_start": 53, "page_end": 53, "content_length": 1018 }, { "level": 2, "number": "92", "title": "Short title", "content": "This Act may be cited as the Labour Act \nSCHEDULE \n[Section", "page_start": 54, "page_end": 54, "content_length": 59 }, { "level": 2, "number": "90", "title": "]", "content": "Transitional and saving provisions", "page_start": 54, "page_end": 54, "content_length": 34 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1", "title": "Permits and licences granted under sections 65 and 70 respectively of the repealed Act", "content": "shall, if they were in force immediately prior to the commencement of this Act, continue in \nforce on the same terms and conditions but shall be subject to this Act; and accordingly no \nsuch term or condition shall prevail against any provision of this Act.", "page_start": 54, "page_end": 54, "content_length": 257 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "Contracts of employment which were in force immediately prior to the commencement of", "content": "this Act shall remain in force on the same terms and conditions, but shaH be subject to this \nAct; and no such term or condition shall prevail against any provision of this Act unless an \nauthorised labour officer on the application of a party to the contract in question decides that \nthe interests of the parties or the circumstances of the case require that the term or condition in \nquestion shall so prevail. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-54", "page_start": 54, "page_end": 54, "content_length": 431 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "any person employed otherwise than for the purposes of the employer's busi-", "content": "ness; or", "page_start": 54, "page_end": 54, "content_length": 8 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "persons exercising administrative, executive, technical or professional func-", "content": "tions as public officers or otherwise; or", "page_start": 54, "page_end": 54, "content_length": 41 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "members of the employer's family; or", "content": "", "page_start": 54, "page_end": 54, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "representatives, agents and commercial travellers in so far as their work is car-", "content": "ried on outside the permanent workplace of the employer's establishment; or", "page_start": 54, "page_end": 54, "content_length": 75 }, { "level": 3, "number": "e", "title": "any person to whom articles or materials are given out to be made up, cleaned,", "content": "washed, altered, ornamented, finished, repaired or adapted for sale in his own \nhome or on other premises not under the control or management of the person \nwho gave out the articles or the material; or", "page_start": 54, "page_end": 54, "content_length": 202 }, { "level": 3, "number": "j", "title": "any person employed in a vessel or aircraft to which the laws regulating mer-", "content": "chant shipping or civil aviation apply; \n\"young person\" means a person under the age of eighteen years.", "page_start": 54, "page_end": 54, "content_length": 103 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to a numbered Part", "content": "or section is a reference to the Part or section so numbered in this Act. \n92. Short title \nThis Act may be cited as the Labour Act \nSCHEDULE \n[Section 90.] \nTransitional and saving provisions \n1. Permits and licences granted under sections 65 and 70 respectively of the repealed Act \nshall, if they were in force immediately prior to the commencement of this Act, continue in \nforce on the same terms and conditions but shall be subject to this Act; and accordingly no \nsuch term or condition shall ...", "page_start": 54, "page_end": 54, "content_length": 1064 }, { "level": 1, "number": "I", "title": "General provisions", "content": "", "page_start": 55, "page_end": 55, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 1, "number": "I", "title": "T", "content": "Special provisions applicable to labourers' contracts for service in Nigeria \nLl-55 \n[Issue I] \n... --·· -··-·--· ·---", "page_start": 55, "page_end": 55, "content_length": 118 }, { "level": 2, "number": "3", "title": "Where a fee-charging employment agency was in operation immediately before the com-", "content": "mencement of this Act, section 71 (!)of this Act shall not apply to the agency-\n( a) \nfor a period of ninety days (or such longer period as the Minister may allow) \nafter the commencement of this Act;- or \n(b) \nif the person operating the agency applies within that period for the Minister's \nconsent under the said section 71 (!) of this Act until the application has been \ndisposed of.", "page_start": 55, "page_end": 55, "content_length": 387 }, { "level": 2, "number": "4", "title": "Any subsidiary legislation made or deemed to have been made under the repealed Act", "content": "which was in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall remain in force, \nsubject to any necessary modifications, as if it has been made under this Act, and may be \nadded to, amended, revoked or varied accordingly.", "page_start": 55, "page_end": 55, "content_length": 231 }, { "level": 2, "number": "5", "title": "Within the twelve months following the commencement of this Act, the Minister may by", "content": "order make any further transitional or saving provisions (not inconsistent with this Schedule) \nwhich appear to him to be necessary or desirable.", "page_start": 55, "page_end": 55, "content_length": 145 }, { "level": 2, "number": "6", "title": "In this Schedule \"the repealed Act\" means the Labour Code Act repealed by sec-", "content": "tion 90 (!)of this Act. \nI. Labour Regulations. \n[Cap. 91 ofl958 Edition.] \nCHAPTERLl \nLABOUR ACT \nSUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION \nList of Subsidiary Legislation", "page_start": 55, "page_end": 55, "content_length": 153 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "Dock Labour (Registration and Control of Employment) Rilles.", "content": "", "page_start": 55, "page_end": 55, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "3", "title": "Dock Labour (Registration and Control of Employment) Rules (Application) Declaration.", "content": "LABOUR REGULATIONS \nARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS \nPART I \nGeneral provisions \nPART IT \nSpecial provisions applicable to labourers' contracts for service in Nigeria \nLl-55 \n[Issue I] \n... --·· -··-·--· ·---", "page_start": 55, "page_end": 55, "content_length": 203 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "if the person operating the agency applies within that period for the Minister's", "content": "consent under the said section 71 (!) of this Act until the application has been \ndisposed of. \n4. Any subsidiary legislation made or deemed to have been made under the repealed Act \nwhich was in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall remain in force, \nsubject to any necessary modifications, as if it has been made under this Act, and may be \nadded to, amended, revoked or varied accordingly. \n5. Within the twelve months following the commencement of this Act, the Minister may...", "page_start": 55, "page_end": 55, "content_length": 1248 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1", "title": "Short title", "content": "Labour Act \nPART !II \nSpecial regulations for labour health areas \nPARTN \nCarriers \nPARTY \nForms and penalties \nSCHEDULE \nLABOUR REGULATIONS \n[LN. 38 of", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 152 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1936", "title": "]", "content": "under section 88 \nPART! \nGeneral provisions \nThese regulations may be cited as the Labour Regulations. \n[Regulations 6 of 1929*. 36 of", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 134 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1933", "title": "22 of", "content": "", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1936", "title": "5 of", "content": "", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1938", "title": "21 of", "content": "", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1942", "title": "49 of", "content": "", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1944", "title": "Order 47 of", "content": "", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1951", "title": "L.N. 131 of", "content": "", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1954", "title": "I of", "content": "", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1955", "title": "j", "content": "", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "Interpretation", "content": "In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires-\n\"inspector of labour'' includes all inspectors of mines; \n\"medical officer'' includes every registered medical practitioner in the service of the \nGovernment, whether in the medical or sanitary branch of the service.", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 276 }, { "level": 2, "number": "3", "title": "Every contract required by the Act to be in writing (other than a deed of apprentice-", "content": "ship) shall be in Form A or B in the Schedule of these Regulations or to the like effect \nand if the employed or any of them is illiterate, it shall bear attestation in the form given. \n[Schedule. Forms A and B.]", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 212 }, { "level": 2, "number": "4", "title": "(!) The employer under a deed of apprenticeship shall give to the apprentice who has", "content": "served his apprenticeship, a certificate of proficiency according to the ability of the ap-\nprentice. \n[5 of", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 108 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1938", "title": "]", "content": "(2) If an employer shall refuse to give such certificate the apprentice may appeal to a \nGovernor or the Minister and if the Governor or the Minister (as the case may be) thinks \nfit, he may cause the apprentice to be examined by a qualified person. \n[38 of", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 257 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1936", "title": "]", "content": "[Issue I] \nLl-56", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "If an employer shall refuse to give such certificate the apprentice may appeal to a", "content": "Governor or the Minister and if the Governor or the Minister (as the case may be) thinks \nfit, he may cause the apprentice to be examined by a qualified person. \n[38 of 1936.] \n[Issue I] \nLl-56", "page_start": 56, "page_end": 56, "content_length": 193 }, { "level": 2, "number": "5", "title": "No person shall demand or accept from a recruited servant any payment as a reward", "content": "for obtaining employment for the servant except with the consent of a Governor or the \nMinister. \n·", "page_start": 57, "page_end": 57, "content_length": 99 }, { "level": 2, "number": "6", "title": "No contract nnder which a servant has engaged to repay to his employer the whole or", "content": "any part of any payment which the employer has made or has agreed to make in connec-\ntion with recruiting of such servant shall be enforceable against the servant in any court.", "page_start": 57, "page_end": 57, "content_length": 176 }, { "level": 2, "number": "7", "title": "Wages shall be paid to the employee personally without any deduction whatsoever.", "content": "except as may be specifically authorised by the contract nnder which the wages are pay-\nable or as may be authorised by law.", "page_start": 57, "page_end": 57, "content_length": 124 }, { "level": 2, "number": "8", "title": "In the case of the death of an employee the employer shall send any wages which", "content": "have been earned by the employee to the nearest magistrate to be paid by him to such \nperson as may be entitled thereto.", "page_start": 57, "page_end": 57, "content_length": 120 }, { "level": 2, "number": "9", "title": "(I) Wages payable under a contract of service, not being a contract to perform some", "content": "specific work without reference to time or a contract under which wages are payable for \npiece-work. shall be payable at a daily, weekly or monthly rate. \n(2) When wages are payable at a weekly or monthly rate the servant shall. in the ab-\nsence of any agreement to the contrary, be deemed to have contracted to work for ills \nemployer for six days out of every seven during the period of his engagement and shall \nbe entitled to receive the full wages. subject only to any lawful deduction, for each...", "page_start": 57, "page_end": 57, "content_length": 825 }, { "level": 2, "number": "10", "title": "All wages, whether payable at a daily. weekly or monthly rate or payable for piece", "content": "work shall, in the absence of any written agreement to the contrary, be paid not later than \neight days after they become due at such intervals not being longer than one month as \nmay be agreed between the employer and the servant.", "page_start": 57, "page_end": 57, "content_length": 231 }, { "level": 2, "number": "11", "title": "Save in the case of a contract under sections 36 to 44 of the Act, an employer may", "content": "make deduction from wages to the extent and in the cases following-\n( a) \nwhen wages are payable at a daily rate and are not payable daily, the employer \nmay deduct one day's wage for each day on which the servant is absent from \nwork when the employer is ready and willing to employ him; \n(b) \nwhen wages are payable at a weekly rate, the employer may deduct one sixth \nof the weekly wage for each day on which the servant is absent from work and \non which he is under an obligation to work; \n~~ -\n~...", "page_start": 57, "page_end": 57, "content_length": 557 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "If the person conducting such examination shall consider that the apprentice is", "content": "deserving of a certificate of proficiency he may give him such certificate, and in such \ncase the employer shall pay to the Government such sum to cover the expenses of and in \nconnection with the examination (including the fees paid to the examiner) as the Gover-\nnor or the Minister (as the case may be) may direct. \n5. No person shall demand or accept from a recruited servant any payment as a reward \nfor obtaining employment for the servant except with the consent of a Governor or the \nMinister...", "page_start": 57, "page_end": 57, "content_length": 1430 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Wages payable under a contract of service, not being a contract to perform some", "content": "specific work without reference to time or a contract under which wages are payable for \npiece-work. shall be payable at a daily, weekly or monthly rate.", "page_start": 57, "page_end": 57, "content_length": 153 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "When wages are payable at a weekly or monthly rate the servant shall. in the ab-", "content": "sence of any agreement to the contrary, be deemed to have contracted to work for ills \nemployer for six days out of every seven during the period of his engagement and shall \nbe entitled to receive the full wages. subject only to any lawful deduction, for each week \nor month during which he shall so work: \nProvided, however, that crews of vessels and ratings serving afloat and servants \nemployed in any domestic~or personal service or having the charge or care of any animal \nshall on each day of ...", "page_start": 57, "page_end": 57, "content_length": 1284 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "when wages are payable at a weekly rate, the employer may deduct one sixth", "content": "of the weekly wage for each day on which the servant is absent from work and \non which he is under an obligation to work; \n~~ -\n~·~ ----------- ··- - -\n-\n~ -----·----·- ----~~-----------", "page_start": 57, "page_end": 57, "content_length": 186 }, { "level": 1, "number": "II", "title": "Special provisions applicable to labourers' contracts for service in Nigeria", "content": "12. (I) Tbis Part of these Regulations shall apply only to labourers' contracts for \nservice within Nigeria. \n(2) Regulations 13 to 17 (inclusive) and 28 of these Regulations shall not apply to \nany Nigerian engaged for service in any capacity afloat. \n13. Every employer shall furnish to each labourer in his employment under a contract \nrequired by the Act to be in writing who is not paid daily, on first engagement and· there-\nafter on the first day of each month, an attendance book in Form F in...", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 2516 }, { "level": 2, "number": "12", "title": "(I) Tbis Part of these Regulations shall apply only to labourers' contracts for", "content": "service within Nigeria. \n(2) Regulations 13 to 17 (inclusive) and 28 of these Regulations shall not apply to \nany Nigerian engaged for service in any capacity afloat.", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 166 }, { "level": 2, "number": "13", "title": "Every employer shall furnish to each labourer in his employment under a contract", "content": "required by the Act to be in writing who is not paid daily, on first engagement and· there-\nafter on the first day of each month, an attendance book in Form F in the Schedule to \nthese Regulations. \n[5 of", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 204 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1938", "title": "Schedule_ Form F.]", "content": "", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "14", "title": "Every such labourer shall be instructed by his employer to produce his attendance", "content": "book on every day on which he shall attend for work, and it shall be the duty of the em-\nployer or his agent to indicate in such book, every day on which the labourer shall have \nworked.", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 186 }, { "level": 2, "number": "15", "title": "Whenever any wages are paid to any such labourer it shall be the duty of the em-", "content": "ployer or his agent paying the same to enter in the labourer's attendance book, which the \nlabourer shall be required to produce for the purpose, the particulars required to be shown \nin respect of such payment and to sign the entry, and to return the book to the labourer.", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 273 }, { "level": 2, "number": "16", "title": "Every employer of labourers (whether under written contract or not) shall keep a", "content": "daily record of the attendances of and payments made to each labourer employed by him \nand shall produce the same to a magistrate on demand made at any time within six \nmonths of the last entry therein.", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 202 }, { "level": 2, "number": "17", "title": "A magistrate may at any time inspect any such record and any attendance book fur~", "content": "nished under regulation 13 of these Regulations and upon any such inspection, it shall be \nhis duty to satisfy himself that all deductions of wages shown are authorised and proper.", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 180 }, { "level": 2, "number": "18", "title": "If a labourer employed under written contract shall desire to send any portion of his", "content": "wages to his relatives, the employer shall transmit the same, as requested by the labourer, \neither directly or through a magistrate.", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 133 }, { "level": 2, "number": "19", "title": "No claims by an employer against a labourer for or on account of advances made or", "content": "goods supplied by the employer during the period of the contract of service between the \nemployer and the labourer shall be enforceable in any court after the expiration of such \ncontract.", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 188 }, { "level": 2, "number": "20", "title": "In the matter of housing accommodation and the sanitary condition of any labourers'", "content": "camp or quarters the employer shall comply with all reasonable directions of an adminis-\ntrative or medical officer in charge of the district. \n[Issue 1] \nLI-58", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 160 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "when wages are payable at a monthly rate, the employer may deduct one", "content": "twenty-seventh of the monthly wage for each day on which the servant is ab-\nsent from work and on which he is under an obligation to work. \nPART II \nSpecial provisions applicable to labourers' contracts for service in Nigeria \n12. (I) Tbis Part of these Regulations shall apply only to labourers' contracts for \nservice within Nigeria.", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 335 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Tbis Part of these Regulations shall apply only to labourers' contracts for", "content": "service within Nigeria.", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 23 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Regulations 13 to 17 (inclusive) and 28 of these Regulations shall not apply to", "content": "any Nigerian engaged for service in any capacity afloat. \n13. Every employer shall furnish to each labourer in his employment under a contract \nrequired by the Act to be in writing who is not paid daily, on first engagement and· there-\nafter on the first day of each month, an attendance book in Form F in the Schedule to \nthese Regulations. \n[5 of 1938. Schedule_ Form F.] \n14. Every such labourer shall be instructed by his employer to produce his attendance \nbook on every day on which he shall at...", "page_start": 58, "page_end": 58, "content_length": 2321 }, { "level": 2, "number": "21", "title": "When housing accommodation is provided by the employer, means of obtaining", "content": "food, water and fuel must be afforded within a reasonable distance from the camp or \nquarters.", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 94 }, { "level": 2, "number": "22", "title": "Every employer shall, by arrangements made witb the person in control of tbe near-", "content": "est or most convenient local government council or other hospital, provide for the medi-\ncal and surgical treatment of his labourers; if the labourers are engaged on work in the \nFederal Capital Territory, Abuja, by tbe Minister or if tbey are engaged on work in any \nState, by the State Commissioner charged witb responsibility for labour, and shall pro-\nvide-\n[36 of", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 368 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1933", "title": "49 of", "content": "", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1944", "title": "Order47 ofl", "content": "", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "951", "title": "L.N. 131 of", "content": "", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1954", "title": "]", "content": "(a) \nfor tbe necessary hospital and dispensary accommodation and treatment for tbe \nlabourers of such employer, which treatment shall include, where necessary, in \naddition to in-patient and out-patient treatment at the hospital, out-patient treat-\nment at the place where such labourers are employed; \n(b) \n(i) \nfor tbe fees to be charged by tbe hospital authority in respect of such \nhospital and dispensary accommodation and treatment and tbeir pay-\nment by tbe employer, provided always tbat such...", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 1984 }, { "level": 2, "number": "23", "title": "Every employer shall be responsible for tbe care and supervision, and for tbe proper", "content": "feeding to tbe satisfaction of tbe medical officer, of his sick and injured labourers until \nsuch time as they are formally received and accepted as in-patients by a hospital author-\nity. \n[23 of", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 195 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1933", "title": "]", "content": "Ll-59 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "for tbe necessary hospital and dispensary accommodation and treatment for tbe", "content": "labourers of such employer, which treatment shall include, where necessary, in \naddition to in-patient and out-patient treatment at the hospital, out-patient treat-\nment at the place where such labourers are employed;", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 217 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "(i)", "content": "for tbe fees to be charged by tbe hospital authority in respect of such \nhospital and dispensary accommodation and treatment and tbeir pay-\nment by tbe employer, provided always tbat such employer shall not be \nliable for the payment of such fees to the hospital authority in excess of \na period of six weeks from the commencement of such treatment or a \nperiod equal to tbe period dnting which tbe labourer receiving treat-\nment has been employed by such employer, whichever period may be \nthe lesse...", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 652 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "of paragraph", "content": "", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "of this", "content": "regulation; \n[9- Vol. VIII.]", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 28 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "for the payment by tbe employer to tbe hospital authority in respect of hospital", "content": "diet supplied by such authority to in-patient labourers at a rate not less tban the \ncurrent rate for hospital pauper diets for a period of six weeks from the com-\nmencement of incapacity or a period equal to the period during which the la-\nbourer incapacitated as aforesaid has been employed by such employer, which-\never period may be the lesser: \nProvided that where an annual capitation fee is charged under the provisions of \nsub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 462 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "of Ibis regulation, such capitation fee shall include", "content": "payments by an employer in respect of hospital diet supplied to in-patient labourers and \naccordingly tbe provisions of Ibis paragraph shall not apply; and", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 155 }, { "level": 3, "number": "d", "title": "for tbe provision of suitable transport for sick and injured labourers from the", "content": "place of their work or their homes, as the case may be, to the hospital or ap-\npropriate treatment centre. \n23. Every employer shall be responsible for tbe care and supervision, and for tbe proper \nfeeding to tbe satisfaction of tbe medical officer, of his sick and injured labourers until \nsuch time as they are formally received and accepted as in-patients by a hospital author-\nity. \n[23 of 1933.] \nLl-59 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 59, "page_end": 59, "content_length": 418 }, { "level": 2, "number": "24", "title": "Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 22 of these Regulations, any employer", "content": "may, if he so desires, and shall, if the State Director of Medical Services considers that \nsuch provision is necessary, provide one or more hospitals and dispensaries for the ac-\ncommodation and treatment of his sick and injured labourers: \nProvided always that-\n( a) \nsuch provision shall be in accordance v.rith and conform to the requirements of \nhospitals in labour health areas; and \n[36ofl", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 396 }, { "level": 2, "number": "933", "title": "0rder47ofl", "content": "", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "951", "title": "LN.131 ofl", "content": "", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "954", "title": "]", "content": "(b) \nsuch provision, in addition to the approval of the State Director of Medical \nServices in so far as the same is required, shall, if the place where the labourers \nwork is situate in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, require the approval of \nthe Minister, or if the place is situate in any State, that of the State Commis-\nsioner charged with responsibility for Labour.", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 377 }, { "level": 2, "number": "25", "title": "Regulations 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 of these Regulations shall not apply in a labour", "content": "health area. \n[36 of !", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 22 }, { "level": 2, "number": "933", "title": "]", "content": "", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "26", "title": "Save where agreement is made to the contrary, no deduction shall be made from the", "content": "wages of a labourer for housing, fuel, medicine or medical attendance provided or paid \nfor by the employer.", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 108 }, { "level": 2, "number": "27", "title": "(I) When the employer has agreed to supply the labourer with food, the food sup-", "content": "plied shall not be less than the following scale-\n[36 of", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 56 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1933", "title": "]", "content": "(a)", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 3 }, { "level": 2, "number": "5", "title": "44 kilograms of grain (including rice) per week; and", "content": "(b)", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 3 }, { "level": 2, "number": "0", "title": "907 kilograms of beans or groundnuts per week; and", "content": "(c) \n170 grams of salt (or", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 26 }, { "level": 2, "number": "56", "title": "7 grams of salt and", "content": "", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "0", "title": "907 kilograms of green food per", "content": "week), exclusive of chaff, stalk or shell that may be given together with the \ngrain, beans or groundnut kernels; also other rations may be supplied; provided \nthat the diet shall not be of less nutritive value than the diet prescribed in the \nabove scale. \n(2) The rations supplied shall, as far as possible, be in accordance with the food to \nwhich the labourer is accustomed, and the employer shall comply with all reasonable \ndirections of a medical officer with regard to the quantity and kind o...", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 526 }, { "level": 2, "number": "28", "title": "(!) No labourer shall be required to work for more than ten hours a day, and every", "content": "labourer shall be allowed to break off work for two hours during the day, and also ade-\nquate time to obtain fuel and prepare his food in the evening. \n(2) This regulation does not apply to piece-workers, labourers employed on coaling a \nvessel, or night watchmen. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-60", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 282 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "such provision, in addition to the approval of the State Director of Medical", "content": "Services in so far as the same is required, shall, if the place where the labourers \nwork is situate in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, require the approval of \nthe Minister, or if the place is situate in any State, that of the State Commis-\nsioner charged with responsibility for Labour. \n25. Regulations 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 of these Regulations shall not apply in a labour \nhealth area. \n[36 of !933.] \n26. Save where agreement is made to the contrary, no deduction shall be made from the \n...", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 758 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "When the employer has agreed to supply the labourer with food, the food sup-", "content": "plied shall not be less than the following scale-\n[36 of 1933.]", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 63 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "5.44 kilograms of grain (including rice) per week; and", "content": "", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "0.907 kilograms of beans or groundnuts per week; and", "content": "", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "c", "title": "170 grams of salt (or 56.7 grams of salt and 0.907 kilograms of green food per", "content": "week), exclusive of chaff, stalk or shell that may be given together with the \ngrain, beans or groundnut kernels; also other rations may be supplied; provided \nthat the diet shall not be of less nutritive value than the diet prescribed in the \nabove scale.", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 256 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The rations supplied shall, as far as possible, be in accordance with the food to", "content": "which the labourer is accustomed, and the employer shall comply with all reasonable \ndirections of a medical officer with regard to the quantity and kind of ration to be sup-\nplied. \n28. (!) No labourer shall be required to work for more than ten hours a day, and every \nlabourer shall be allowed to break off work for two hours during the day, and also ade-\nquate time to obtain fuel and prepare his food in the evening.", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 421 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "This regulation does not apply to piece-workers, labourers employed on coaling a", "content": "vessel, or night watchmen. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-60", "page_start": 60, "page_end": 60, "content_length": 44 }, { "level": 2, "number": "29", "title": "On the expiration of the contract of service, or when the labourer is unable by reason", "content": "of illness to complete his service, the employer shall-\n( a) \nifthe labourer has been brought to the place of employment by ship or railway \nat the cost of the employer, provide the labourer with a return passage or fare \nto the place of engagement; or \n(b) \nif otherwise brought by the employer or his agent to the place of employment, \nprovide him with subsistence at the rate of five kobo per diem for the time \nduring which the labourer would take to reach the place from which he has \nbeen broug...", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 756 }, { "level": 2, "number": "30", "title": "(1) An employer sball report without delay to the nearest magistrate any accident", "content": "involving the death of or injury to any labourer who is not a workman within the meaning \nof the Workmen's Compensation Act nor a person to whom the provisions of any other \nAct respecting compensation for such death or injury apply. \n[21 of", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 241 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1942", "title": "Cap. W", "content": "", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "6", "title": "]", "content": "(2) Upon receipt of such report the magistrate shall hold an inquiry and if the injury \nis one resulting in death, or which incapacitates such labourer for a period of at least one \nweek from earning full wages at the work at which he was engaged, or which results in \ntotal or partial incapacity from earning his living, the magistrate shall award to such la-\nbourer or to his dependants or any one or more of such dependants such sum as he may \ndeem just. \n(3) Where it is proved that the injury to...", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 1940 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "if otherwise brought by the employer or his agent to the place of employment,", "content": "provide him with subsistence at the rate of five kobo per diem for the time \nduring which the labourer would take to reach the place from which he has \nbeen brought, travelling eighteen miles per diem: \nProvided that a labourer who is unable to complete his service by reason of illness \nshall not be returned to the place from which he has been brought until a medical officer \nhas certified that he is fit to travel. \n30.", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 423 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "An employer sball report without delay to the nearest magistrate any accident", "content": "involving the death of or injury to any labourer who is not a workman within the meaning \nof the Workmen's Compensation Act nor a person to whom the provisions of any other \nAct respecting compensation for such death or injury apply. \n[21 of 1942. Cap. W6.]", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 257 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Upon receipt of such report the magistrate shall hold an inquiry and if the injury", "content": "is one resulting in death, or which incapacitates such labourer for a period of at least one \nweek from earning full wages at the work at which he was engaged, or which results in \ntotal or partial incapacity from earning his living, the magistrate shall award to such la-\nbourer or to his dependants or any one or more of such dependants such sum as he may \ndeem just.", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 369 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Where it is proved that the injury to such labourer is attributable to his serious and", "content": "wilful misconduct, compensation shall be disallowed: \nProvided that where the injury results in death or serious and permanent incapacity \nthe magistrate, on a consideration of all the circumstances, may award such compensation \nas he may deem just.", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 249 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "Where a magistrate makes an award under the provisions of this regulation, he", "content": "may order the amount so awarded to be paid in one lump sum or by instalments payable \nat such periods as he may think fit; or may order, in the sole discretion of any person \nnamed in such order, that the sum awarded be expended for the benefit of such labourer \nor of such dependants of such labourer as the magistrate may decide.", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 331 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "Wbere a magistrate makes an award under the provisions of this regulation, he", "content": "may order, in addition to any such award, that the employer shall pay ail reasonable \nmedical and hospital expenses incurred by a labourer in treatment of the injury.", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 166 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "Wbere a sum is due upon any award made under this regulation, the labourer to", "content": "whom such sum is due or the dependant entitled thereto may recover such sum by pro-\ncess of law as if the award under which such sum is due were a judgment of the court of \nthe magistrate who made the award.", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 207 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "Nothing in this regulation contained shall affect the civil liability of the employer", "content": "under any other law unless compensation is paid under this regulation. \nLl-61 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 61, "page_end": 61, "content_length": 88 }, { "level": 1, "number": "ill", "title": "Special regulations for labour health areas", "content": "Regulations 34-43 \n[The regulations in this Part (which were made under section 62 (9) of Act No.1 of 1929) \nremain in force until replaced by regulations made under this Act (section 6 of the Interpretation \nAct, Cap. 123). They have already been replaced for the Northern States by Regulations 14 \nof 1948 (supra); and are expected to be replaced for the other States at an early date. They \nare accordingly not here reproduced; but the numbering in the 1948 edition of the \nsubsequent Parts and Re...", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 529 }, { "level": 1, "number": "IV", "title": "Carriers", "content": "44. In this Part \"a carrier\" means a person employed to carry a load on a journey, but \ndoes not include a mail runner. \n45. A carrier shall not be required to carry a load in excess of 65 pounds including food \nissued to and carried by him. \n46. (I) If a carrier falls sick on the journey he may be left in a village. \n(2) The employer or his agent shall make adequate provision for the subsistence of \nsuch carrier, and shall satisfy himself that he will be properly tended and his life safe. \n(3) ...", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 669 }, { "level": 2, "number": "31", "title": "(1) Any person aggrieved by the decision of a magistrate holding an inquiry under", "content": "the provisions of regulation 30 of these Regulations may appeal to a Judge of the High \nCourt within whose area of jurisdiction the accident occurred by giving notice of appeal \nto the appropriate court within fourteen days of the date of such decision. \n[21 of", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 261 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1942", "title": "LN. 1 of", "content": "", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1955", "title": "]", "content": "(2) The decision of such Judge shall be finaL \n[21 of", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 53 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1942", "title": "]", "content": "", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "32", "title": "For the purposes of regulations 30 and 31 of these Regulations \"partial incapac-", "content": "ity'', \"total incapacity\" and \"dependants\" shall have the same meaning as in the \nWorkmen's Compensation Act as from time to time amended. \n[Cap. W", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 147 }, { "level": 2, "number": "6", "title": "21 of", "content": "", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1942", "title": "]", "content": "", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "33", "title": "Any administrative officer, medical officer, sanitary superintendent or inspector of", "content": "labour may for the purposes of these Regulations at any time enter upon any land or into \nany building where any labourer is employed or housed, and may put questions concern-\ning such labourers to their employer or to any person who may be in charge of them, or to \nthe labourers themselves, and the employer or such person, or any such labourer, shall \nanswer any such questions truly to the best of his ability. \n[21 of", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 422 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1942", "title": "]", "content": "PART ill \nSpecial regulations for labour health areas \nRegulations 34-43 \n[The regulations in this Part (which were made under section 62 (9) of Act No.1 of 1929) \nremain in force until replaced by regulations made under this Act (section 6 of the Interpretation \nAct, Cap. 123). They have already been replaced for the Northern States by Regulations 14 \nof 1948 (supra); and are expected to be replaced for the other States at an early date. They \nare accordingly not here reproduced; but the number...", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 603 }, { "level": 2, "number": "44", "title": "In this Part \"a carrier\" means a person employed to carry a load on a journey, but", "content": "does not include a mail runner.", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 31 }, { "level": 2, "number": "45", "title": "A carrier shall not be required to carry a load in excess of 65 pounds including food", "content": "issued to and carried by him.", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 29 }, { "level": 2, "number": "46", "title": "(I) If a carrier falls sick on the journey he may be left in a village.", "content": "(2) The employer or his agent shall make adequate provision for the subsistence of \nsuch carrier, and shall satisfy himself that he will be properly tended and his life safe. \n(3) If the carrier is too ill to walk he shall be carried to a village at which he can be \nsafely left having regard to the requirement of this regulation. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-62", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 349 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Any person aggrieved by the decision of a magistrate holding an inquiry under", "content": "the provisions of regulation 30 of these Regulations may appeal to a Judge of the High \nCourt within whose area of jurisdiction the accident occurred by giving notice of appeal \nto the appropriate court within fourteen days of the date of such decision. \n[21 of 1942. LN. 1 of 1955.]", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 283 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The decision of such Judge shall be finaL", "content": "[21 of 1942.] \n32. For the purposes of regulations 30 and 31 of these Regulations \"partial incapac-\nity'', \"total incapacity\" and \"dependants\" shall have the same meaning as in the \nWorkmen's Compensation Act as from time to time amended. \n[Cap. W6. 21 of 1942.] \n33. Any administrative officer, medical officer, sanitary superintendent or inspector of \nlabour may for the purposes of these Regulations at any time enter upon any land or into \nany building where any labourer is employed or housed, a...", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 922 }, { "level": 3, "number": "9", "title": "of Act No.1 of 1929)", "content": "remain in force until replaced by regulations made under this Act (section 6 of the Interpretation \nAct, Cap. 123). They have already been replaced for the Northern States by Regulations 14 \nof 1948 (supra); and are expected to be replaced for the other States at an early date. They \nare accordingly not here reproduced; but the numbering in the 1948 edition of the \nsubsequent Parts and Regulations has been retained.] \nPART IV \nCarriers \n44. In this Part \"a carrier\" means a person employed to car...", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 759 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "If a carrier falls sick on the journey he may be left in a village.", "content": "", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The employer or his agent shall make adequate provision for the subsistence of", "content": "such carrier, and shall satisfy himself that he will be properly tended and his life safe.", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 90 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "If the carrier is too ill to walk he shall be carried to a village at which he can be", "content": "safely left having regard to the requirement of this regulation. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-62", "page_start": 62, "page_end": 62, "content_length": 82 }, { "level": 2, "number": "47", "title": "The forms set out in the Schedule to these Regulations or forms to the like effect", "content": "shall be used for the matters to which they are applicable. \n[Schedule.]", "page_start": 63, "page_end": 63, "content_length": 72 }, { "level": 2, "number": "48", "title": "Any person who shall fail to comply with or shall commit any breach of any of these", "content": "Regulations or of any order or direction lawfully given thereunder shall be guilty of an \noffence and shall, if no other penalty is prescribed for the offence, be liable for a first \noffence to a fine of twenty naira, and for a second offence to a fine of fifty naira or im-\nprisonment for one month or both: \nProvided the maximum penalty imposed on an offender at one and the same time \nunder this regulation shall not exceed a fine of one hundred naira or imprisonment for six \nmonths or both. \nSCH...", "page_start": 63, "page_end": 63, "content_length": 532 }, { "level": 2, "number": "47", "title": "]", "content": "Contract of Service (General) \nMEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT made this ................ . \n... day of .......................... , 20 ............. , \nbetween ........................................................ of ............................ (hereinafter called the employer) \nof the one part and each of the parties whose names are set out in the first column of the Schedule \nbelow (hereinafter called the employed) of the other part, whereby it is agreed as fOllows-", "page_start": 63, "page_end": 63, "content_length": 469 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1", "title": "Each of the employed agrees to serve the employer at ......................................................... in the", "content": "capacity set out in the second column of the said Schedule opposite the name of the employed for \nthe period of to be computed from the ............................... day of .............................. 20 .............. .", "page_start": 63, "page_end": 63, "content_length": 225 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "The employer agrees to pay to each of the employed wages at the rate set out in the", "content": "third colurrm of the said Schedule opposite the name of the employed, such wages to be \npaid* ................................................................................................................................................. .. \nt ................................................................................................................................................... . \n3 ........................................................................................................", "page_start": 63, "page_end": 63, "content_length": 832 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "Whenever a carrier shall have been left in a village as aforesaid the employer or", "content": "his agent shall without unnecessary delay inform the secretary to the local government \ncouncil. \nPARTY \nFarms and penalties \n47. The forms set out in the Schedule to these Regulations or forms to the like effect \nshall be used for the matters to which they are applicable. \n[Schedule.] \n48. Any person who shall fail to comply with or shall commit any breach of any of these \nRegulations or of any order or direction lawfully given thereunder shall be guilty of an \noffence and shall, if no other pe...", "page_start": 63, "page_end": 63, "content_length": 2655 }, { "level": 2, "number": "4", "title": "----------------------- ·-·----------------------------·-------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------", "content": "", "page_start": 64, "page_end": 64, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "5", "title": "---------------------- -·---------------------------------------------------", "content": "In witness whereof the parties have hereunto set their hands or made their marks the day and year \nfirst above written. \nSigned by the said employer \nin the presence of \n---------- ) \n- ------ --------------- __ ) \nSignature of employer \nName of employed \nL", "page_start": 64, "page_end": 64, "content_length": 257 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "------------------", "content": "", "page_start": 64, "page_end": 64, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "3", "title": "-------------------", "content": "", "page_start": 64, "page_end": 64, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "4", "title": "-------------------------------", "content": "", "page_start": 64, "page_end": 64, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "5", "title": "6.", "content": "Capacity in which \nemployed \nRate of wages \nSignature or mark of \nemployed \nSigned by the employed in the presence of ........................................................................ (Witness) \nAttestation when employed are illiterate \nI hereby certify that the above contract was read over and explained to all the parties thereto who \nare illiterates in my presence and was entered into by them voluntarily and with full understanding \nof its meaning and effect. \nSignature of person attest...", "page_start": 64, "page_end": 64, "content_length": 523 }, { "level": 2, "number": "3", "title": "]", "content": "Contract of Service (Foreign Employment) \nMEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT made this ............................ day of \n------------' 20--------\nbetween ......... .................................... \n. ... of ........................... (hereinafter called the employer) \nof the one part and each of the parties whose names are set out in the Schedule below (hereinafter \ncalled the labourers) of the other part. Subject to the provisions of the Labour Act (Cap. 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(a boy* above the age of nine years and under the \nage of sixteen years) by ............................................. .. of ................................................................. . \nthe t ...................................................................", "page_start": 65, "page_end": 65, "content_length": 924 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1", "title": "The said ....... .", "content": "------------------- by the authority of the said ................................ . \nhereby binds himself apprentice to the said ................................. for ...................................... years \nfrom the date hereof and agrees during that term faithfully to serve the said ..................................... . \n.............................................. and obey his lawful commands and not absent \nhimself by day or night from the service of the said ... \n. .......... witho...", "page_start": 66, "page_end": 66, "content_length": 509 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "The said ..", "content": "....................... \n. ........... agrees with the sllid ........ \n. .............................. . \nthat during the said term he will provide him with sufficient subsistence and proper lodging \nand suitable clotlting and medical advice and medicine, and will instruct him or cause him to be \ninstructed in the employment of ................ . \n. ..... and will cause him to be sent \nregularly to schoo( until he is of the age of \n...... and will bring him to the \nsecretary to the local govern...", "page_start": 66, "page_end": 66, "content_length": 2272 }, { "level": 2, "number": "48", "title": "]", "content": "Deed of apprenticeship \nCAP.Ll \nTins DEED, made the .................................... day of ............................................. 20 ..................... . \nBetween ................................................................................ (a child under the age of sixteen years, \nwithout known relatives and without a guardian) by ............................... of .................................... . \n(who has been appointed by the Governor of the .............................", "page_start": 67, "page_end": 67, "content_length": 834 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1", "title": "The said ...........................", "content": ". ........................ by the authority of the said Governor hereby binds \nhimself apprentice to the said \n.............................................. for ..................................................... . \nyears from the date hereof and agrees during that term faithfully to serve the said ............................ . \n...................................................... and obey his lawful commands and not absent himself by day or \nnight from the service of the said ...............", "page_start": 67, "page_end": 67, "content_length": 584 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "The said ................................................ agrees with the said ............................... that during the", "content": "said term he will provide him with sufficient subsistence and proper lodging and suitable clothing \nand medical advice and medicine, and will instruct him or cause him to be instructed in the employment \nof ............................................... and will cause him to be regularly sent to schoo( until he is of the \nage of ................... and will bring him to the secretary to the local government council at .............. . \non the first Monday in January, April, July and October in ...", "page_start": 67, "page_end": 67, "content_length": 1782 }, { "level": 2, "number": "48", "title": "]", "content": "Deed of apprenticeship \nTHis DEED, made the ... \n....................... day of ....................... . \n20 ······················ \nBetween \n. ........... (a person not under the age of sixteen years) \nof ......... . \n. of the one part, and .......... . \nof \n.................................................. ................... .... ..................................... ............... ... of the other part:", "page_start": 68, "page_end": 68, "content_length": 413 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1", "title": "The said ................................................. .", "content": "............ hereby binds himself apprentice to the \nsaid ............................. for ......................... years from the date thereof and agrees during that term \nfaithfully to serve the said ............................ . \n............... and obey his lawful commands and not \nabsent himself by day or night from the service of the said ........................................ without leave.", "page_start": 68, "page_end": 68, "content_length": 405 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "The said .. ...................................", "content": ". ........ agrees with the said .......................................... . \nthat during the said term he will provide him with sufficient subsistence and proper lodging and \nsuitable clothing and medical advice and medicine, or wages in lieu thereof, and will instruct him or \ncause him to be instructed in the employment of ................. . \nIn witness whereof* ........................................................... . \nthe day and year first above written. \n······························...", "page_start": 68, "page_end": 68, "content_length": 930 }, { "level": 2, "number": "48", "title": "]", "content": "Form of Licence to recruit Nigerian Workers for Foreign Service \nA.B. of ........ . \nas agent for ...................................................................... . \nis hereby licensed to recruit ........................................ . \nlabourers in the ........................................................... (StaLe/Local Govemment/Counci[) under the \nprovisions of sections 36-44 of the Labour Act (Cap. Ll). \nThis licence expires on the ..................................................", "page_start": 70, "page_end": 70, "content_length": 628 }, { "level": 2, "number": "48", "title": "]", "content": "...... ,20 \nPresident \nPermit to engage Nigerian Workers for Foreign Service \nA.B. of ................................................ . \nis hereby permitted to engage through an agent licensed under section 21-22 .............. . \nof the Labour Act from the ......................................................... (State/Local Govemment/Counci[) \n(subject to the ......................................... . \nprovisions of the Labour Act) any number of native \nlabourers not exceeding ................", "page_start": 70, "page_end": 70, "content_length": 1032 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1", "title": "Short title.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "Interpretation.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "3", "title": "Registration of dock workers and employers.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "4", "title": "Obligations of registered dock workers.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "5", "title": "Obligations of registered employers.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "6", "title": "Registration of employment.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "7", "title": "Removal from register.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "8", "title": "·wages and conditions of employment.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "9", "title": "Guarantee in respect of preference workers.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "10", "title": "Unemployed registered dock workers.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "11", "title": "Duties of port labour officer.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "12", "title": "Right of master and crew.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "13", "title": "Establishment of pool.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "14", "title": "Application of the pool.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "15", "title": "Organisation of the pool.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "16", "title": "Disciplinary action for breach.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "17", "title": "Board and committee.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "18", "title": "Expenses.", "content": "", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "19", "title": "Dock workers on permanent establishment.", "content": "Ll-71 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 71, "page_end": 71, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1967", "title": "]", "content": "under section 68 \n[8th March, 1967] \n[Commencement.]", "page_start": 72, "page_end": 72, "content_length": 52 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1", "title": "Short title", "content": "(I) These rules may be cited as the Dock Labour (Registration and Control of Em-\nployment) Rules. \n(2) These Rules shall apply to employers, and to industrial workers employed as dock \nworkers, in the ports in Nigeria to which these Rules apply or are applied. \n(3) The President shall declare from time to time the ports to which these Rules shall \napply.", "page_start": 72, "page_end": 72, "content_length": 356 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "Interpretation", "content": "In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall \nhave the meaning hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say-\n\"cargo'' means manifested cargo and includes passenger's baggage; \n\"dock employer\" means a person by whom a dock worker is employed or to be em-\nployed and includes a stevedore labour contractor; \n\"dock work\" means operations at places or premises to which these Rules apply, or-\ndinarily performed by dock workers; \n\"dock worker'' means a p...", "page_start": 72, "page_end": 72, "content_length": 1494 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "These rules may be cited as the Dock Labour (Registration and Control of Em-", "content": "ployment) Rules.", "page_start": 72, "page_end": 72, "content_length": 16 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "These Rules shall apply to employers, and to industrial workers employed as dock", "content": "workers, in the ports in Nigeria to which these Rules apply or are applied.", "page_start": 72, "page_end": 72, "content_length": 75 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "The President shall declare from time to time the ports to which these Rules shall", "content": "apply. \n2. Interpretation \nIn these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall \nhave the meaning hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say-\n\"cargo'' means manifested cargo and includes passenger's baggage; \n\"dock employer\" means a person by whom a dock worker is employed or to be em-\nployed and includes a stevedore labour contractor; \n\"dock work\" means operations at places or premises to which these Rules apply, or-\ndinarily performed by dock workers...", "page_start": 72, "page_end": 72, "content_length": 1521 }, { "level": 2, "number": "3", "title": "Registration of dock workers and employers", "content": "(1) The port labour officer shall register such number of dock workers employed or \nto be employed in the port or ports under his charge as may. from time to time, be deter-\nmined by the President, who may lay down conditions for such registration. \n(2) For the purpose of such registration a dock employer shall, when requested by the \nPermanent Secretary to do so, forward to the port labour officer a list of dock workers \nemployed by him showing. separately. the names of the workers who are to b...", "page_start": 73, "page_end": 73, "content_length": 1849 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "The port labour officer shall register such number of dock workers employed or", "content": "to be employed in the port or ports under his charge as may. from time to time, be deter-\nmined by the President, who may lay down conditions for such registration.", "page_start": 73, "page_end": 73, "content_length": 164 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "For the purpose of such registration a dock employer shall, when requested by the", "content": "Permanent Secretary to do so, forward to the port labour officer a list of dock workers \nemployed by him showing. separately. the names of the workers who are to be placed on \nthe preference list and of those to be placed on the non-preference list.", "page_start": 73, "page_end": 73, "content_length": 249 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "The number of such registered dock workers, two thirds of which shall be on the", "content": "preference list and one third on the non-preference list. shall be determined by the Per-\nmanent Secretary.", "page_start": 73, "page_end": 73, "content_length": 107 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "Nothing in paragraphs", "content": "", "page_start": 73, "page_end": 73, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "and", "content": "", "page_start": 73, "page_end": 73, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of this rule shall prevent a dock employer from", "content": "transfening at any time any of his registered non-preference workers to the preference list \nand the port labour officer may admit any such worker to that list on the employer's re-\nquest: \nProvided that the total number of registered dock workers allocated to the em-\nployer by the Permanent Secretary shall not be exceeded.", "page_start": 73, "page_end": 73, "content_length": 325 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "Registration of a dock worker shall include the preparation of a registration", "content": "document for the worker, which document shall contain a photograph of the registered \ndock worker and an identity card approved by the Permanent Secretary and on comple-\ntion of the registration, the port labour officer shall issue the registration document to the \nregistered dock worker.", "page_start": 73, "page_end": 73, "content_length": 289 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "The port labour officer shall register such number of dock employers engaged or", "content": "to be engaged in dock work in the port or ports under his charge as may, from time to \ntime, be determined by the President, who may lay down conditions for such registration. \nL1 ~73 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 73, "page_end": 73, "content_length": 194 }, { "level": 2, "number": "4", "title": "Obligations of registered dock workers", "content": "(1) Every registered dock worker shall be deemed to have accepted the provisions of \nthese Rules. \n(2) A registered dock worker shall carry his identity card at all times whilst at work \nand shall produce it for the inspection of the port labour officer, police officer or Nigerian \nPorts Authority dock superintendent whenever reasonably demanded. \n(3) A preference worker who is informed by his employer that he will not be required \nfor work on his next normal shift shall report to the port labou...", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 1720 }, { "level": 2, "number": "5", "title": "Obligations of registered employers", "content": "(1) Every registered employer shall be deemed to have accepted the provisions of \nthese Rules. \n(2) A registered employer-\n(a) \nshall keep such records as may be required by the port labour officer; \n(b) \nshall finnish. on such forms as the port labour officer may specify. true and \naccurate information relating t()----\n(i) the number of registered dock workers employed hy him; \n(ii) \nthe hours and overtime worked by his dock workers; \n(iii) the hasic and overtime wage rates paid to his dock wor...", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 756 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "No dock employer who has not been registered in accordance with these rules", "content": "shall carry oUt contracts involving the use of dock workers. \n4. Obligations of registered dock workers", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 103 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Every registered dock worker shall be deemed to have accepted the provisions of", "content": "these Rules.", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 12 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "A registered dock worker shall carry his identity card at all times whilst at work", "content": "and shall produce it for the inspection of the port labour officer, police officer or Nigerian \nPorts Authority dock superintendent whenever reasonably demanded.", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 161 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "A preference worker who is informed by his employer that he will not be required", "content": "for work on his next normal shift shall report to the port labour officer at the time he \nwould normally be required to report for work and the worker may then be offered tem-\nporary work for that shift with another registered employer.", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 236 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "A preference worker who is sent for work to a registered employer other than the", "content": "registered employer with whom he is registered shall carry out his duties in accordance \nwith the rules of his temporary employer.", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 130 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "A dock worker registered on the non-preference list may report to the port labour", "content": "officer on any day on which the worker is not offered work by the employer with whom \nhe is registered but such worker shall not be offered work until all preference workers \nhave been placed in employment for that day.", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 219 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "Identity cards issued as a result of the implementation of these Rules shall remain", "content": "the property of the Federal Ministry of Employment. Labour and Productivity and per-\nsons to whom the cards are issued may be required to surrender them on reasonable de-\nmand or at the discretion of the Permanent Secretary.", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 224 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "Every registered dockworker while in employment shall carry out his duties in", "content": "accordance with the instructions of his employer for the time being and in compliance \nwith the provisions of these Rules. \n5. Obligations of registered employers", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 162 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Every registered employer shall be deemed to have accepted the provisions of", "content": "these Rules.", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 12 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "A registered employer-", "content": "", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "shall keep such records as may be required by the port labour officer;", "content": "", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "shall finnish. on such forms as the port labour officer may specify. true and", "content": "accurate information relating t()----", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 37 }, { "level": 3, "number": "i", "title": "the number of registered dock workers employed hy him;", "content": "(ii) \nthe hours and overtime worked by his dock workers; \n(iii) the hasic and overtime wage rates paid to his dock workers; \n(iv) \nthe reasons for any absence from work of a dock worker;", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 186 }, { "level": 3, "number": "v", "title": "the names of his dock workers who are engaged temporarily by any", "content": "other registered employer; and \n(vi) \nany other matters as may be specified by the port labour officer. \n~•IJ \nLl-~", "page_start": 74, "page_end": 74, "content_length": 115 }, { "level": 2, "number": "6", "title": "Registration of employment", "content": "(I) No person other than a registered employer shall be engaged in dock work or em-\nploy any worker on dock work and, save as hereinafter provided, a registered employer \nshall not engage for employment or employ a worker on dock work unless that worker is \na registered dock worker. \n(2) Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph of this rule, where the port labonr offi-\ncer is satisfied that dock work is urgently required to be done and it is not reasonably \npracticable to obtain a registered dock...", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 1650 }, { "level": 2, "number": "7", "title": "Removal from register", "content": "(I) These Rules shall cease to apply to a registered dock worker when his name has \nbeen removed from the register of dock workers in accordance with the provisions of \nthese Rules. \n(2) These Rules shall cease to apply to a registered employer when his name has been \nremoved from the register of employers in accordance with the provisions of these rules. \nLl-75 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 375 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "A registered employer shall not on any day employ any dock worker on his non-", "content": "preference list until he has provided employment for all the dock workers in his prefer-\nence list, and he shall accept for temporary employment any preference workers submit-\nted for work by the port labour officer before offering work to a worker on his non-\npreference list.", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 277 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "A registered employer shall report in writing to the port labour officer for final", "content": "decision any disciplinary action involving the dismissal or suspension of a dock worker \nregistered with the employer and the report shall include the reasons for the dismissal or \nsuspension.", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 192 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "The port labour officer's decision on such report shall include a ruling on whether", "content": "or not the name of a dismissed dock worker shall be removed from the register. \n6. Registration of employment \n(I) No person other than a registered employer shall be engaged in dock work or em-\nploy any worker on dock work and, save as hereinafter provided, a registered employer \nshall not engage for employment or employ a worker on dock work unless that worker is \na registered dock worker.", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 394 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "No person other than a registered employer shall be engaged in dock work or em-", "content": "ploy any worker on dock work and, save as hereinafter provided, a registered employer \nshall not engage for employment or employ a worker on dock work unless that worker is \na registered dock worker.", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 199 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph of this rule, where the port labonr offi-", "content": "cer is satisfied that dock work is urgently required to be done and it is not reasonably \npracticable to obtain a registered dock worker for that work, he may in respect of that \nwork either allocate to a registered employer a person who is not a registered dock \nworker or permit a registered employer himself to engage such a person and a dock \nworker employed under this paragraph shall be employed on daily basis.", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 417 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Notwithstanding any other provision contained in these Rules a supervisor,", "content": "heathnan or person for the time being in charge of a gang of dock workers shall be held \nliable for any contravention of these rules where the employer satisfactorily shows that \nthe said contravention came about by the disregard of the employer's instruction and that \nthe employer had done all within his power to prevent such contravention.", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 343 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "The port labonr officer shall have the power to remove from any place or places", "content": "to which these rules apply an unregistered dock worker employed without his previous \npermission in accordance with the provisions of these Rules.", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 146 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "Any person who obstructs the port labour officer in the discharge of his function", "content": "under paragraph ( 4) of this rule shall be deemed to have committed an offence against the \nLabour Act. \n[Cap. Ll.] \n7. Removal from register \n(I) These Rules shall cease to apply to a registered dock worker when his name has \nbeen removed from the register of dock workers in accordance with the provisions of \nthese Rules.", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 324 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "These Rules shall cease to apply to a registered dock worker when his name has", "content": "been removed from the register of dock workers in accordance with the provisions of \nthese Rules.", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 97 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "These Rules shall cease to apply to a registered employer when his name has been", "content": "removed from the register of employers in accordance with the provisions of these rules. \nLl-75 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 75, "page_end": 75, "content_length": 106 }, { "level": 2, "number": "8", "title": "Wages and conditions of employment", "content": "(l) It shall be an implied condition of the contract between a dock worker available \nfor work and a registered employer that the rate of remuneration and conditions of service \nshall be in accordance with the law and in accordance with any local or national collec-\ntive agreements for the time being in force. \n(2) A registered employer shall pay wages or other remuneration for the services of a \ndock worker direct to the dock worker and no such wages or remuneration shall be paid \nthrough a sup...", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 567 }, { "level": 2, "number": "9", "title": "Guarantee in respect of preference workers", "content": "(I) A preference worker who reports for duty on each day of fhe month at the place \nand time designated by the registered employer or who reports to fhe port labour officer \nafter being informed that work will not be available for the next normal shift shall be \nguaranteed, by the employer, employment for fifteen days in each calendar month or a \nsum of money which, when calculated on piece-work or time-work and overtime or bo-\nnus, is not less than fifteen days' pay at the current daily rates f...", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 2152 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Nothing in this rule shall affect any obligation incurred or right accrued during", "content": "any time when the person was a registered dock worker or a registered employer.", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 79 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "The President may, for the purpose of securing greater regularity of employment", "content": "of dock workers, cancel the registration of such number of dock workers as it may, from \ntime to time, determine. \n8. Wages and conditions of employment", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 152 }, { "level": 3, "number": "l", "title": "It shall be an implied condition of the contract between a dock worker available", "content": "for work and a registered employer that the rate of remuneration and conditions of service \nshall be in accordance with the law and in accordance with any local or national collec-\ntive agreements for the time being in force.", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 225 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "A registered employer shall pay wages or other remuneration for the services of a", "content": "dock worker direct to the dock worker and no such wages or remuneration shall be paid \nthrough a supervisor, headman or any person in charge of a gang of dock workerS. \n9. Guarantee in respect of preference workers \n(I) A preference worker who reports for duty on each day of fhe month at the place \nand time designated by the registered employer or who reports to fhe port labour officer \nafter being informed that work will not be available for the next normal shift shall be \nguaranteed, by the em...", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 732 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "A preference worker who reports for duty on each day of fhe month at the place", "content": "and time designated by the registered employer or who reports to fhe port labour officer \nafter being informed that work will not be available for the next normal shift shall be \nguaranteed, by the employer, employment for fifteen days in each calendar month or a \nsum of money which, when calculated on piece-work or time-work and overtime or bo-\nnus, is not less than fifteen days' pay at the current daily rates for dock workers.", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 432 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "The guarantee referred to in subrule", "content": "(I) of this rule shall apply in respect of pref-\nerence workers only and shall not apply to dock workers on the non-preference list.", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 132 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "of this rule shall apply in respect of pref-", "content": "erence workers only and shall not apply to dock workers on the non-preference list.", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 83 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "The guarantee referred to in subrule (!)of this rule shall not apply-", "content": "", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "a", "title": "during any month or comparable pay period in which preference workers vol-", "content": "untarily withdraw their services, whether in pursuance of a trade dispute or \notherwise; or", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 91 }, { "level": 3, "number": "b", "title": "where a preference worker absents himself without the approval of his em-", "content": "ployer or refuses to accept work offered him by his registered employer, or, on \nhaving been allocated to a temporary employer by the port labour officer here-\nfuses such temporary employment.", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 192 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "When a preference worker or a non-preference worker has been allocated by the", "content": "port labour officer for temporary employment with a registered employer other than the \nemployer with whom he is registered, the remuneration due to the dock worker for this \ntemporary work shall be paid to him by the employer temporarily using his services.", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 258 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "The regular employer shall be informed by the port labour officer whenever a", "content": "preference worker is placed with another registered employer for temporary work and the \nregular employer shall credit the dock worker with each such day• s work and shall have \nthe right to deduct such days of temporary employment from the number of days worked \nor remuneration guaranteed by the employer under these rules.", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 325 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "A registered employer shall not, without the approval of the Permanent Secretary,", "content": "refuse to offer work to a dock worker allocated to him by the port labour officer. \n[Issue 1] \nLl-76", "page_start": 76, "page_end": 76, "content_length": 100 }, { "level": 2, "number": "10", "title": "Unemployed registered dock workers", "content": "(I) Where in accordance with rule 4 (3) of these Rules a preference worker, who is \ninformed by his employer that he will not be required for work on his next normal shift, \nreports to the port labour officer, that officer shall enter the name and the registration \nnumber of the preference worker in a daily register and the employer under whom the \nworker is registered shall be informed as to whether or not the worker has been allocated \ntemporary work. \n(2) 1f a preference worker so reporting i...", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 618 }, { "level": 2, "number": "11", "title": "Duties of port labour officer", "content": "Subject to the provisions of these Rules. the port labour officer shall perform such \nduties as may, in furtherance of the objects of these rules, be assigned to him, from time \nto time, by the Permanent Secretary.", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 214 }, { "level": 2, "number": "12", "title": "Rigbt of master and crew", "content": "Nothing in these Rules shall prevent the master and the crew of any vessel in any port \nin Nigeria from undertaking work in connection with the preparation of their vessel for \nthe receipt or discharge of cargo, ship stores or ballast by hoisting the vessel's derricks \nand rigging them for discharging or loading; uncovering the vessel's holds; having dun-\nnage or otherwise preparing the vessel to receive or to discharge cargo.", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 430 }, { "level": 2, "number": "13", "title": "Establishment of pool", "content": "(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of rules 1 to 12 of these Rules the President may, \nas and when he considers it necessary, set up a pool in any place. \n(2) If, as respects any place where a pool has been set up, any of the provisions of \nrules 3 to 12 of these Rules is inconsistent with any of the provisions of rules 13 to 16 of \nthese Rules, the provisions of rules 13 to 16 of these Rules shall prevail and the provi-\nsions of rules 3 to 12 of these Rules shall, to the extent of such inconsis...", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 539 }, { "level": 2, "number": "14", "title": "Application of tbe pool", "content": "The pool shall apply to such number or class or description of registered dock work-\ners as may, from time to time, be determined by the President and to registered employers \nand principals engaged on dock work in any port in Nigeria.", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 235 }, { "level": 2, "number": "15", "title": "Organisation of tbe pool", "content": "(1) Every registered employer shall notify the port labour officer. on prescribed forrn, \nof the number of dock workers he requiTes for work and such notification shall be sent to \nreach the port labour officer not less than 24 hours before the time the employer requires \nthe workers to commence work. \nLl-77 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 320 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "Notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules, a dock worker shall be enti-", "content": "tled to be paid for each day he is employed during any calendar month or any comparable \nperiod. \n10. Unemployed registered dock workers \n(I) Where in accordance with rule 4", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 173 }, { "level": 3, "number": "I", "title": "Where in accordance with rule 4", "content": "", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "of these Rules a preference worker, who is", "content": "informed by his employer that he will not be required for work on his next normal shift, \nreports to the port labour officer, that officer shall enter the name and the registration \nnumber of the preference worker in a daily register and the employer under whom the \nworker is registered shall be informed as to whether or not the worker has been allocated \ntemporary work.", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 373 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "1f a preference worker so reporting is not allocated temporary work he shall re-", "content": "main at the port labour office nntil dismissed by the port labour officer. \n11. Duties of port labour officer \nSubject to the provisions of these Rules. the port labour officer shall perform such \nduties as may, in furtherance of the objects of these rules, be assigned to him, from time \nto time, by the Permanent Secretary. \n12. Rigbt of master and crew \nNothing in these Rules shall prevent the master and the crew of any vessel in any port \nin Nigeria from undertaking work in connection with the...", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 814 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Notwithstanding the provisions of rules 1 to 12 of these Rules the President may,", "content": "as and when he considers it necessary, set up a pool in any place.", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 66 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "If, as respects any place where a pool has been set up, any of the provisions of", "content": "rules 3 to 12 of these Rules is inconsistent with any of the provisions of rules 13 to 16 of \nthese Rules, the provisions of rules 13 to 16 of these Rules shall prevail and the provi-\nsions of rules 3 to 12 of these Rules shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be inapplic-\nable to that place. \n14. Application of tbe pool \nThe pool shall apply to such number or class or description of registered dock work-\ners as may, from time to time, be determined by the President and to registered employ...", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 594 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Every registered employer shall notify the port labour officer. on prescribed forrn,", "content": "of the number of dock workers he requiTes for work and such notification shall be sent to \nreach the port labour officer not less than 24 hours before the time the employer requires \nthe workers to commence work. \nLl-77 \n[Issue 1]", "page_start": 77, "page_end": 77, "content_length": 230 }, { "level": 2, "number": "16", "title": "Disciplinary action for breach", "content": "(1) A registered dock worker in a pool who fails to carry out his duties in accordance \nwith these Rules or fails to comply with any lawful orders given to him by his employer \nor by the port labour officer or is inefficient or negligent in the discharge of his duties or \nabsents himself from duty without permission or acceptable reason, or misconducts him-\nself in the port labour office or port labour call office, may be suspended from duty for a \nperiod not exceeding fourteen days for each fau...", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 1898 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "All unemployed registered dock workers shall report daily at such places and at", "content": "such time aS may be determined by the port labour officer.", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 58 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "No registered employer shall employ a dock worker other than a dock worker al-", "content": "located to him by the port labour officer and no registered dock worker shall work for a \nregistered employer without being allocated by the port labour officer to the employer. \n( 4) For the purpose of the pool, a registered employer to whom a dock worker has \nbeen allocated by the port labour officer for work shall be deemed for the time being to \nbe the employer of such dock worker, and the registered employer shall be responsible \nfor the wages, overtime pay and other legal obligations arisi...", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 534 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "Registered dock workers in the pool shall have no claim to payment of guaranteed", "content": "wages.", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 6 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "Notwithstanding the provision of rule 8", "content": "", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of these Rules, the President may pre-", "content": "scribe the manner in which wages or other remuneration shall be paid to a dock worker.", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 86 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "This rule shall apply where a pool has been set up.", "content": "16. Disciplinary action for breach", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 34 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "A registered dock worker in a pool who fails to carry out his duties in accordance", "content": "with these Rules or fails to comply with any lawful orders given to him by his employer \nor by the port labour officer or is inefficient or negligent in the discharge of his duties or \nabsents himself from duty without permission or acceptable reason, or misconducts him-\nself in the port labour office or port labour call office, may be suspended from duty for a \nperiod not exceeding fourteen days for each fault, or may have his registration cancelled, \nby the Permanent Secretary.", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 484 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Any dock employer who fails to carry out any of the provisions of these Rules", "content": "shall be deemed to have committed an offence against the Labour Act. \n[Cap. Ll.]", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 80 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "Any headman or person in charge of a gang of dock workers who fails to carry", "content": "out his duties in accordance with these Rules may be suspended from duty for a period \nnot exceeding fourteen days in respect of each day for which the contravention is com-\nmitted, or may have his registration cancelled, by the Permanent Secretary.", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 249 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "A registered dock worker who contravenes the provisions of the rules for which", "content": "no special penalty has been provided may be suspended from duty for a period not ex-\nceeding fourteen days in respect of each contravention, or may have his registration can-\ncelled, by the Permanent Secretary.", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 210 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "Any principal who fails to carry out any of the provisions of these Rules shall be", "content": "deemed to have committed an offence against the Labour Act. \n[Cap. Ll.]", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 71 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-rule", "content": "", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of this role, where a registered", "content": "employer fails to carry out any of the provisions of these Rules his name may be removed \nfrom the register of employers after seven days' notice in writing served on him by the \nPermanent Secretary and where the name is so removed it shall not be re-instated in the \n[Issue 1] \nLl-78", "page_start": 78, "page_end": 78, "content_length": 284 }, { "level": 2, "number": "17", "title": "Board and committee", "content": "The President may appoint a board, committee or other consultative body for the pur-\npose of providing such information or advice generally as may be necessary for carrying \nout the objects of these Rules.", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 205 }, { "level": 2, "number": "18", "title": "Expenses", "content": "The President may prescribe the manner in which any expenses incurred or to be in-\ncurred in the application of these Rules shall be defrayed.", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 142 }, { "level": 2, "number": "19", "title": "Dock workers on permanent establishment", "content": "(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of these Rules, a registered employer or principal \nmay employ dock workers on permanent establishment. \n(2) Immediately after the application of these Rules in any port, a registered em-\nployer or principal in that port shall forward to the port labour officer for registration a \nlist of the dock workers employed on his permanent establishment and shall notify the \nport labour officer of any changes in the list as they occur. \n(3) A registered employer or prin...", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 1489 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1", "title": "Ports to which the Rules apply.", "content": "", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "Short title.", "content": "Ll-79 \n[Issue 1] \n\"\" \"\"•\"····~· --", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 34 }, { "level": 3, "number": "1", "title": "Notwithstanding the provisions of these Rules, a registered employer or principal", "content": "may employ dock workers on permanent establishment.", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 51 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "Immediately after the application of these Rules in any port, a registered em-", "content": "ployer or principal in that port shall forward to the port labour officer for registration a \nlist of the dock workers employed on his permanent establishment and shall notify the \nport labour officer of any changes in the list as they occur.", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 242 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "A registered employer or principal shall forward to the port labour officer, as and", "content": "when required, information relating to wages, salaries, overtime, holiday, sickness and \nother matters regarding the dock workers on his permanent establishment.", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 161 }, { "level": 3, "number": "4", "title": "The provisions of rule 4", "content": "", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 0 }, { "level": 3, "number": "2", "title": "of these Rules shall apply to dock workers on perma-", "content": "nent establishment.", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 19 }, { "level": 3, "number": "5", "title": "Before removing a dock worker who is on permanent establishment his registered", "content": "employer or principal shall withdraw the registration document of the dock worker and \nforward it to the port labour officer.", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 125 }, { "level": 3, "number": "6", "title": "A dock worker on permanent establishment shall forthwith after leaving his reg-", "content": "istered employer or principal return his registration document to the port labour officer.", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 90 }, { "level": 3, "number": "7", "title": "Any dock worker on permanent establishment who fails to carry out the provi-", "content": "sions of this rule shall be deemed to have committed an offence against the Act. \nDOCK LABOUR (REGISTRATION AND CONTROL OF EMPLOYMENT) \nRULES (APPLICATION) DECLARATION \nARRANGEMENT OF RULES \nRULE \n1. Ports to which the Rules apply. \n2. \nShort title. \nLl-79 \n[Issue 1] \n\"\" \"\"•\"····~· --", "page_start": 79, "page_end": 79, "content_length": 285 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1971", "title": "]", "content": "under rule 1 (3) ofL.N. 39 of 1967 \n[1st April, 1971] \n[Commencement.]", "page_start": 80, "page_end": 80, "content_length": 70 }, { "level": 2, "number": "1", "title": "Ports to which the Rules apply", "content": "The Dock Labour (Registration and Control of Employment) Rules shall apply to the \nports of W ani, Port Harcourt and Calabar.", "page_start": 80, "page_end": 80, "content_length": 125 }, { "level": 2, "number": "2", "title": "Short title", "content": "This declaration may be cited as the Dock Labour (Registration and Control of Em-\nployment) Rules (Application) Declaration. \n[Issue 1] \nL1 ~80", "page_start": 80, "page_end": 80, "content_length": 143 }, { "level": 3, "number": "3", "title": "ofL.N. 39 of 1967", "content": "[1st April, 1971] \n[Commencement.] \n1. Ports to which the Rules apply \nThe Dock Labour (Registration and Control of Employment) Rules shall apply to the \nports of W ani, Port Harcourt and Calabar. \n2. Short title \nThis declaration may be cited as the Dock Labour (Registration and Control of Em-\nployment) Rules (Application) Declaration. \n[Issue 1] \nL1 ~80", "page_start": 80, "page_end": 80, "content_length": 357 } ] }