Pay F2
The new minimum wage, explained for small employers
What changed, who it covers, and how to plan the cost without cutting jobs or breaking the law.
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Plain-language reports on pay, compliance and hiring for Nigerian employers, written by our advisers. General guidance, not legal advice.
Compliance F3
Seven days: getting pension remittance right
Late pension is the most common finding in our compliance checks. The fix is mostly a calendar and a habit.
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In brief
- Leave. Annual leave: the Labour Act sets a minimum of six working days after twelve months. Most clients give fifteen to twenty.
- Probation. Put the probation period in writing, usually three to six months, with a review meeting at the end.
- HMO. Staff value HMO cover more than a small pay rise. Basic plans start around N6,500 per head monthly (example).
- Exit. Always pay final entitlements promptly and issue a letter of service. It prevents most disputes.
- Records. Keep personnel files for at least six years after a staff member leaves.
- Overtime. Agree overtime rules in contracts. Factory clients usually pay time and a half on weekdays.
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