Nigerian Lady Faces Salary Deduction Agony Over Reversed Customer Payment

In a distressing ordeal that highlights the plight of many workers, a Nigerian lady found herself reeling from a significant deduction of N59,000 from her monthly salary. According to a post shared by a concerned individual identified as @egi_nupe__ on social media platform X, the deduction stemmed from a customer’s payment reversal, leaving the employee with a mere fraction of her expected wages.

Expressing his outrage over the situation, @egi_nupe__ emphasized the injustice of such a hefty deduction, asserting that employers have no legal grounds to make such deductions without adhering to specific regulations. He cited legal principles governing salary deductions, emphasizing that deductions beyond those permitted by law, such as taxes and statutory contributions, are unauthorized and unjustifiable.

Underlining the necessity for written consent from a labor authority and the requirement for reasonableness in deductions, @egi_nupe__ outlined the legal framework surrounding employer-employee relations. He stressed that deductions can only be made in cases of willful misconduct or neglect by the employee, and any deviation from these guidelines constitutes a violation of labor laws.

The post served as a clarion call for workers to assert their rights and seek legal recourse in the face of unjust salary deductions. @egi_nupe__ urged affected employees to demand proper compensation or seek legal representation to challenge unlawful practices by employers.

See his post below;

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