Timelines
MS ADENIKE LYDIA OLAYIWOLA vs DE UNITED FOODS INDUSTRIES LIMITED: timeline
The claimant's employment was terminated by the defendant on April 11, 2022. The claimant alleged that the termination was wrongful, citing lack of fair hearing and personal animosity by the defendant's Group HR Director, Chief Kola Hassan. The court found that the defendant complied with the procedural requirements of a domestic disciplinary process, and the termination was lawful, with the defendant offering one month's salary in lieu of notice. The court dismissed the claimant's claims for wrongful termination, general, and specific damages, as they were not supported by credible evidence.
What this record covers
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Position at the coverage date
Judgment delivered [s1]
Record details
- Case
- NICN/LA/220/2022 [s1]
- Employment contract
- The claimant was employed by the defendant on a contract basis and later became a permanent employee. [s1]
- Termination letter
- The defendant issued a termination letter to the claimant on April 11, 2022, offering one month's salary in lieu of notice. [s1]
- Disciplinary process
- The defendant conducted a disciplinary investigation, which included an invitation to a fact-finding committee, a formal query, and a response from the claimant. [s1]
- Fair hearing
- The court found that the claimant was afforded an opportunity to be heard and respond to the allegations against her. [s1]
The sequence
3 documented milestones. Highlighted entries mark turning points. Dates retain the precision of the source.
employment
Employment commenced
The claimant was initially employed by the defendant on a contract basis.
termination · Turning point
Termination of employment
The defendant terminated the claimant's employment, offering one month's salary in lieu of notice.
judgment · Turning point
Judgment delivered
The court delivered its judgment, dismissing the claimant's claims for wrongful termination and damages.
Sources & evidence
- [s1] National Industrial Court of Nigeria
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Public update history
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