Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re looking to recruit domestic staff or looking for a job, there are often questions that you may have on financial, legal and other matters. On this page, we have listed some of the more common questions, with our answers or pointers to where you may obtain further advice and information.
What are the rules concerning annual leave and holidays?
All workers (and therefore all employees) by law have a right to a minimum of 1 - 2 weeks paid annual leave. The number of days of annual leave may include the usual public holidays in Nigeria.
There is no statutory right to public holidays, so an additional public holiday does not increase any entitlement to holiday under the Working Time Regulations. Whether or not an employee will benefit from the extra public holiday will depend on the wording of their contract.
As an employer you may, of course, offer more than the statutory minimum. However the exact number of days can also be dependent on specified working hours or working pattern.
Is the person working for me an employee or self-employed?
The person working for you is an employee of First Choice Staffing Solutions.
Am I best advised to provide a contract to my new member of staff?
We recommend our clients seek the advice of their solicitor.
Do you offer advice on employment law?
We can only offer generic advice. We recommend that you contact a specialist in employment law, who are able to offer professional advice on all aspects of employment law.
As a client, do I have to pay the staff directly?
All payments from clients are paid to the agency whom in turn pays her employees.