The Domestic Worker Contract is essential for formalizing employment relationships within private households in Nigeria. This document should be used when engaging any form of domestic staff, including housekeepers, caregivers, cooks, or other household employees. It ensures compliance with Nigerian labor laws, including the Labour Act, National Minimum Wage Act, and Employee's Compensation Act. The contract covers crucial elements such as work duties, compensation, benefits, leave entitlements, and termination procedures, while also addressing specific aspects of domestic employment such as accommodation arrangements and meal provisions. It serves as a vital tool for protecting both employer and employee interests, preventing disputes, and establishing clear expectations for the working relationship.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and the domestic worker with full contact details

2. Background: Brief context of the employment arrangement and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the contract

4. Nature of Employment: Description of the role, duties, and responsibilities of the domestic worker

5. Duration of Employment: Term of employment, whether fixed-term or indefinite

6. Work Hours and Rest Periods: Regular working hours, overtime arrangements, and rest periods as per Labour Act requirements

7. Remuneration: Salary, payment schedule, and method of payment, ensuring compliance with National Minimum Wage Act

8. Leave Entitlements: Annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, and other statutory leave provisions

9. Accommodation and Meals: Details of living arrangements if live-in position, and meal provisions

10. Health and Safety: Health and safety obligations of both parties, including insurance coverage

11. Termination: Notice periods and grounds for termination of employment

12. Governing Law: Confirmation that the agreement is governed by Nigerian law

13. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes between parties

14. Signatures: Execution clause and signature blocks for both parties