Insight20 May 2026· 6 min read

Restructuring your workforce: a legal checklist for employers

Consultation, redundancy benefits and the litigation risks to manage before you announce.

Zainab BelloCounsel

Nigerian law requires employers to inform unions and employee representatives and to apply the 'last in, first out' principle, subject to merit and other factors.

This checklist covers the steps to take before, during and after a restructuring.

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