Did you know?
An employer is held responsible for the injuries sustained by the employees during the course of employment.
Employers have a legal duty to take responsible care to ensure the safety of their employees. Generally, there are 2 remedies available to an employee for a workplace injury. These are :
1. Application for compensation under the Employee Compensation Act, 2010 or,
2. Civil action against the employer at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.
By sections 7-11 of the Employees Compensation Act 2010, an employee who suffers a disabling injury arising out of or in the course of employment is entitled to claim compensation for such a workplace injury.