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HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by maldonaldo: 12:59pm On Aug 28, 2015
Good day All, I have an issue with a Chinese- owned FMCG manufacturing company that is based in Agege, Lagos.

I was employed February this year as an Area Sales Manager and my job function was to recruit Distributors – Business people who buy in bulk purchases and resell to Sub-distributors, Wholesalers and retailers as the case may be.

Although faced with the challenges of :

- No support sales team like Sales executive, Merchandisers etc (Though they promised to provide)
- No mobility tool move around an Area covering 3 states in the south west.
- No support in form of Marketing and promotions.

As a career person who has over 6 years experience in the same position in other companies in the past, I gave in my best and in no time started getting sales from my location.

Suddenly during the 1st week of August I got a call to appear at the Head Office and was told I’ve been relieved of my services because I didn’t perform as expected by management. Shocking as it is, and coupled with the fact that records proved otherwise, I agreed to move since it’s not my father’s company.

BUT my salary of July was not paid up till now (Almost 1 month), despite the fact that I surpassed my target and did 117%- well above my target in the month of July.

I have done ALL the necessary clearance – which are releasing all company’s property in my possession and the company’s staff (National Sales Manager and Regional Managers) have confirmed that I do not owe any customer /Distributor any KOBO.

I have been calling the HR Manager, the NSM and Regional Manager for weeks and all they are playing me like I’m kid.

I believe this is an infringement on my Human rights as I have a lot of financial challenges; I have a young family to take care, I have to move on with my career and so on.

The delay has made me lose my intention of applying for an MBA I wanted to apply for as deadline for application is passed and I’ve been exposed to terrible conditions and situations that have financial links.

I hereby appeal to all Human Right activists, Labour union activists, human right lawyers and the general public[b] to advice me[/b] on what steps to take because I suspect FOUL PLAY by the management of this company.

I believe there are lots of Nigerian youths who have also been mistreated by these foreign companies and it's time we put an end to it.

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by Nobody: 1:03pm On Aug 28, 2015
Modern slavery.

Sue them...

Get a good lawyer or find a reputable human right organization (although av not heard of one lately).

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by maldonaldo: 1:11pm On Aug 28, 2015
iamayodeji:
Sue them

Thanks for your advice.
I have that in mind but i want to know the stepwise procedure to resolving the matter, whether forcefully of gentle-manly. Advice from the legal perspective will be highly appreciated.
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by Pidggin(f): 1:55pm On Aug 28, 2015
It seems this company played a fast one on you. Have a lawyer look through your employment letter to check if your right as an employee has been infringed. If it has, then i advice you to pursue legal action against them. Please try to move on as fast as you can even if you choose to sue them. Good luck

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by victor2fresh(m): 3:24pm On Aug 28, 2015
JUST sue their sorry chinese ASSES as soon as possible..they need to pay that money quickly
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by HerexG(m): 3:25pm On Aug 28, 2015
Bro since you have returned all the documents that show you was once their staff, what evidence do you have to fight these greedy midgets
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by free2ryhme: 3:25pm On Aug 28, 2015
grin
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by MrPristine: 3:26pm On Aug 28, 2015
The rubbish chinese and indian companies do in Nigeria to their Nigerian staff is really appalling angry
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by Flashh: 3:26pm On Aug 28, 2015
Chinese and Indians can use their workers to the point of death but they don't like paying.

Most especially blacks. It's high time we stop tolerating nonsense from these sets of ingrates.

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by phiszo(m): 3:26pm On Aug 28, 2015
undecided

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by fejikudz(m): 3:27pm On Aug 28, 2015
ok

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by justi4jesu(f): 3:27pm On Aug 28, 2015
Sue their chinko asses cheesy grin
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by yomalex(m): 3:27pm On Aug 28, 2015
Labour Laws
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by MadCow1: 3:28pm On Aug 28, 2015
So do you have proof? Can you pay 500,000 Naira in legal fees to get a Lawyer?

If yes, then go get a lawyer..


Or wait for them to die and attend their funeral like this..

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by kayo80(m): 3:28pm On Aug 28, 2015
Hmm!
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by Nobody: 3:28pm On Aug 28, 2015
Can u afford a lawyer?
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by Panshow(m): 3:28pm On Aug 28, 2015
But they can't do this sh*t in their own country.

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by handie(m): 3:29pm On Aug 28, 2015
I just shake my head and weep for my country. Bloody chinkos will come and boss us around in our country. Lebanese will leave their war ravaged country and come boss over us in our own country.... Even south Africans will come, boss over us, impose incredible prices(MTN and DSTV) on us, flout court orders, exploit our hospitality and take all their naija gotten wealth back to SA for investment. Even Indians who shouldn't stand near Nigeria in development(doubt that? How about u watch slumdog millionaire) will still come and boss over us. Why Nigeria? What sin did we commit? How have we gotten to this?

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by free2ryhme: 3:29pm On Aug 28, 2015
Is there any evidence in terms of written records to back up claims??
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by maldonaldo: 3:29pm On Aug 28, 2015
Phinity318:
Can u afford a lawyer?
Yes i can
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by histemple: 3:30pm On Aug 28, 2015
Well, I sincerely share your grief as it can be extremely difficult, when relieved suddenly, to cope. It's even more disheartening when you have a family who probably depends entirely on you.

In most cases of retrenchment, the nature of employment and how the parties disengaged, are what determines the outcome.

Any of the parties can be sued for breach and damages if a clear violation is established, in sync with the country's labour law.

Please note that if your termination was not communicated to you in writing, then you have not been sacked, legally speaking.

But If you have your letter of appointment and that of your termination, you can get a lawyer to advise you on what next to do after careful study.

However, based on your submission, it appears you have a good case.

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by Nobody: 3:30pm On Aug 28, 2015
maldonaldo:
Good day All, I have an issue with a Chinese- owned FMCG manufacturing company that is based in Agege, Lagos.

I was employed February this year as an Area Sales Manager and my job function was to recruit Distributors – Business people who buy in bulk purchases and resell to Sub-distributors, Wholesalers and retailers as the case may be.

Although faced with the challenges of :

- No support sales team like Sales executive, Merchandisers etc (Though they promised to provide)
- No mobility tool move around an Area covering 3 states in the south west.
- No support in form of Marketing and promotions.

As a career person who has over 6 years experience in the same position in other companies in the past, I gave in my best and in no time started getting sales from my location.

Suddenly during the 1st week of August I got a call to appear at the Head Office and was told I’ve been relieved of my services because I didn’t perform as expected by management. Shocking as it is, and coupled with the fact that records proved otherwise, I agreed to move since it’s not my father’s company.

BUT my salary of July was not paid up till now (Almost 1 month), despite the fact that I surpassed my target and did 117%- well above my target in the month of July.

I have done ALL the necessary clearance – which are releasing all company’s property in my possession and the company’s staff (National Sales Manager and Regional Managers) have confirmed that I do not owe any customer /Distributor any KOBO.

I have been calling the HR Manager, the NSM and Regional Manager for weeks and all they are playing me like I’m kid.

I believe this is an infringement on my Human rights as I have a lot of financial challenges; I have a young family to take care, I have to move on with my career and so on.

The delay has made me lose my intention of applying for an MBA I wanted to apply for as deadline for application is passed and I’ve been exposed to terrible conditions and situations that have financial links.

I hereby appeal to all Human Right activists, Labour union activists, human right lawyers and the general public[b] to advice me[/b] on what steps to take because I suspect FOUL PLAY by the management of this company.

I believe there are lots of Nigerian youths who have also been mistreated by these foreign companies and it's time we put an end to it.

Bros. Enough with the long story. You just blew hot air without passing across any message.

If you need justice done, then we need the name of the company as well as the various names of the people who infringed upon your rights.

Without names, you are just another individual who was cheated by Chinese people. Without names, you are on your own.


You of all people should know this by now.

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by debbydee(f): 3:31pm On Aug 28, 2015
so sad. If you can get a lawyer or maybe check consumer protection in Illupeju they will be able to direct you.
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by maldonaldo: 3:32pm On Aug 28, 2015
free2ryhme:
Is there any evidence in terms of written records to back up claims??

What do you mean by evidences?
My account statement? - to show that i was not paid for the month i worked.

Please explain.

thanks
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by kaythinks(m): 3:32pm On Aug 28, 2015
There are a lot of NGO's who assist with such matters.You can google to find them.
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by Blazinraj01(f): 3:32pm On Aug 28, 2015
No need suing them, it will become additional cost for you and you will never see the end of the case.
You have good years of experience.
If there is any other company in their line of business, why not try and look for a job there and take your clients (if they deal with them through you) from the Chinese company (seems they already have enough customers through you) along with you and hopefully get them to sign a contract.
My opinion though.

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by donholy28(m): 3:33pm On Aug 28, 2015
Get a lawyer and sue their asses to court with evidence and co-mistreated workers as witnesses
Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by Sunday8650: 3:34pm On Aug 28, 2015
China and indians they are slave masters. Those working in iron and steel companies knows what i mean. The experience is like entering into slavery in your father's land angry God punish those people

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Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!!! Right Abuse By Employers. by coolshegs10(m): 3:34pm On Aug 28, 2015
..these people are just too mean.Imagine,using someone like machine in one's country,in one's father land which can never happen in their country.Well,its not their fault,its our government dat caused d rubbish.
..in today's naiha wet we dey so...You are ON YOUR OWN

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