Effective strategies for resolving labour disputes in the corporate sector: Lessons from Nigeria and the United States
1 The Ohio State University, USA.
2 Independent Researcher, Ireland.
3 Independent Researcher, Lagos State, Nigeria.
4 Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Faculty of Law, Leiden University, the Netherlands.
5 Federal University of Lafia, Nassarawa, Nigeria.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 20(03), 418–424
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.20.3.2451
Publication history:
Received on 20 October 2023; revised on 02 December 2023; accepted on 04 December 2023
Abstract:
The relationship between an employer and employee though governed by various laws and regulations can still at some point witness some disagreements and dispute. Labour disputes are not uncommon neither are they peculiar to a particular industry in a country. Usually, trade disputes are hinged on agitation of employees for compensation, good working conditions, job stability and agitation against unlawful termination or dismissal of from service. Over the years, employees have adopted different ways to exhibit their discomfort and grievances in order to convey their message such as strike actions, peaceful protest and so on. There’s no doubt that these disputes will drastically reduce the level of productivity and overall beneficial impact of the industries in the economic growth of the country. Hence, there’s a need to adopt strategies for resolving these labour disputes. Some industries have applied round table discussions, arbitration, mediation, collective bargaining as well as grievances remedial processes. This work will provide an overview of the causes of disputes in the corporate sector, examine the features of the Nigerian and United States disputes resolution system and also juxtapose the strategies for resolving labour disputes in the two countries. Furthermore, it will provide recommendations to effectively addressing labour issues within the business sector.
Keywords:
Industrial relations; Multi-door courthouse; Trade unions; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Legislative Framework.
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