The Joint Employment Agreement is essential in situations where an employee provides services to multiple employers in a structured arrangement under Nigerian law. This document type is particularly relevant in scenarios such as joint ventures, shared service arrangements, or collaborative projects where employees need to work across multiple organizations. The agreement comprehensively addresses critical aspects including work allocation, compensation sharing, benefit administration, and liability distribution between employers. It ensures compliance with Nigerian employment legislation while providing clear guidelines for managing the complex relationships between all parties. The document is designed to protect the interests of both the employers and the employee by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations within the joint employment arrangement.
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1. Parties: Identification of all parties: Primary Employer, Secondary Employer(s), and Employee
2. Background: Context of the joint employment arrangement and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including specific joint employment terminology
4. Term of Employment: Duration of the employment relationship, including start date and any fixed term provisions
5. Nature of Employment: Description of the joint employment relationship and allocation of employer responsibilities
6. Duties and Responsibilities: Employee's role, reporting structure, and duties to each employer
7. Work Location and Schedule: Primary workplace(s) and time allocation between employers
8. Compensation and Benefits: Salary, benefits, and how costs are shared between employers
9. Leave Entitlements: Various types of leave and how they are administered between employers
10. Confidentiality and Intellectual Property: Protection of each employer's confidential information and IP rights
11. Performance Management: How performance will be evaluated and managed between employers
12. Termination: Grounds and procedures for termination by either employer
13. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes between all parties
14. Governing Law: Confirmation of Nigerian law as governing law and relevant jurisdiction
1. Mobility Clause: Required if employee may need to work at different locations or be transferred
2. Non-Competition: Include if employers require post-employment restrictions
3. Training and Development: Include if specific training requirements or cost-sharing arrangements exist
4. Severance Arrangements: Include if specific severance terms are offered beyond statutory requirements
5. Commission Structure: Include for sales or performance-based roles with commission
6. International Travel: Include if role requires international travel and associated terms
7. Health and Safety Responsibilities: Include detailed section if work involves hazardous conditions or specific safety requirements
1. Schedule 1 - Job Description: Detailed description of role and responsibilities for each employer
2. Schedule 2 - Compensation Structure: Detailed breakdown of salary, benefits, and cost allocation between employers
3. Schedule 3 - Employer-Specific Policies: Key policies from each employer that apply to the employee
4. Schedule 4 - Time Allocation: Detailed breakdown of working hours/days between employers
5. Schedule 5 - Expense Policies: Procedures for expense claims and reimbursement from each employer
6. Appendix A - Reporting Structure: Organizational chart showing reporting lines to each employer
7. Appendix B - Benefits Summary: Detailed overview of benefits provided by each employer
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