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Leave and public holidays

Annual, sick and maternity leave rules, leave policies and the public holiday calendar.

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Leave guides for Nigerian employers

The Labour Act sets minimum leave for workers: at least six working days of annual leave after 12 months' service, up to twelve paid sick days a year, and twelve weeks of maternity leave…

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Leave and public holidays

Sick leave in Nigeria: what the Labour Act requires

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Leave and public holidays

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