The condition of Service is an important document that outlined the terms and conditions under which an employee works.
It forms a binding agreement between the employer and employee which serve as a basic foundation for their relationship.
It is an important tool for negotiating workers’ right; to ensure fair treatment and promoting harmonious work environment.
This is why our great Union-NUEE place more emphasis and credence and make frantic effort to ensure that there is a functional Condition of Service in all our area of coverage at all times. Also, the Condition of Service are always review to reflect the trends in the socio- economic work environment like wage increase (Wage awards/Minimum wage), electricity rebate etc.
Consequently, in the last one year the Conditions of Service of Discos like Kano, Eko, P/Harcourt,Ikeja and TCN amongst others are reviewed to capture this new trends.
Components of Conditions of Service
The following are the components of a Conditions of Service ;
- Job description: Detailed outline of job responsibilities and duties of an employee.
- Remunerations: Salary, benefits and allowances.
- Work hours: Agreed working hours, breaktime and Leave policies.
- Performance evaluation: Described the criteria and consequence of performance assessment.
- Exit management: Termination, ground for termination notice periods and severance package
- Grievance/disciplinary procedure: Steps for reporting and resolving complaint
- Health, Safety and environment
- Confidentiality
Importance of Conditions of Service
Clarity: – It provides clear guidelines on job responsibilities expectation and benefits
Protection:- It safeguard the right of both employer and employee.
Accountability: it outlines the standards for performance and criteria for its evaluation.
Dispute resolution: It serves as a reference points in resolving conflicts or disputes
Benefits inherent in a Conditions of Service
- Improved communications- Expectations are clearly stated to promote understanding and cooperation.
- Increased productivity – Employees are motivated by clear goals and objectives.
- Reduced Conflicts – Documented terms minimize misunderstanding and disputes.
- Enhance Employee engagement – Fair treatment and benefits foster loyalty and commitment
Ensure compliance to extant Labour Laws and regulations.
Conclusively, the Conditions of Service is an important document that governs the relationship between the Employer and Employee. It consists the terms and condition of employment, expectations and benefits with procedures for conflict resolution.
As a responsible Union, NUEE placed credence on the Conditions of Service,its attendant procedural agreement give a binding legal bases for interaction with the Management on behalf of our members.
