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Introduction

In the case of Cheick Ouedraogo v. Uber Technologies System Nigeria Ltd & 2 Ors,1 the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (the “Court” or “NICN”) examined the Claimant’s allegations of workplace harassment and discrimination and found that the Claimant was subjected to verbal harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination. The Court also affirmed the principle of co-employer liability in employment relations, and stated that an employer should state the reason for termination of employment. This case commentary discusses these aspects of the Court’s decision.

You can download the full publication here Verbal Harassment in the Workplace, Co-Employer Liability and Termination of Employment: A Review of Cheick Ouedraogo v. Uber Technologies SystemNigeria Ltd & 2 Ors