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Employment Verification Letter - Template, Sample Form

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Employment Verification Letter?

A Employment Verification Letter is a ready-to-use legal template for Nigeria. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Employment Verification Letter cover?

The Employment Verification Letter is organised into sections covering Introduction, Confirmation of Employment, Nature of Engagement, Principal Duties, Working Hours, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

What formats can I download?

You can download your completed Employment Verification Letter as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

Can I edit the document later?

Yes - save it to your account and you can re-open, edit and re-download it at any time.

Is a Employment Verification Letter legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Employment Verification Letter is generally legally binding in Nigeria, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Employment Verification Letter in Nigeria?

A Employment Verification Letter should comply with the laws in force in Nigeria. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Employment Verification Letter?

For most standard situations you can complete the Employment Verification Letter yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

How do I sign the Employment Verification Letter?

Download the completed Employment Verification Letter as Word or PDF and sign it as required in Nigeria. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

Is the Employment Verification Letter free?

You can preview the Employment Verification Letter and fill it in for free. A one-time fee applies only when you download the finished, ready-to-sign document in Word and PDF.

How long does it take to complete a Employment Verification Letter?

Most people finish the Employment Verification Letter in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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Ref No: ________

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To:
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Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: VERIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT

§ 1.  Introduction. We write at the request of our employee, ________ ________, to confirm and verify the particulars of his/her employment with ________ (ody duly incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020, hereinafter referred to as “the Company”).

§ 2.  Confirmation of Employment. We hereby confirm that the above-named individual has been in the continuous employment of the Company since ________, pursuant to a written contract of employment executed in accordance with the requirements of the Labour Act (Cap. L1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004).

§ 3.  Nature of Engagement. The said employee is engaged on a ________ basis and currently holds the position of ________ within the ________ department.

§ 4.  Principal Duties. In the course of the said employment, the employee performs the following functions and responsibilities:

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§ 5.  Working Hours. The employee works approximately ________ hours per week, in conformity with the working-hours provisions of the Labour Act.

§ 6.  Remuneration. As consideration for the said employment, the employee currently earns a monthly salary of ₦________ (________) net of Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax deductible under the Personal Income Tax Act and other statutory deductions, including pension contributions under the Pension Reform Act, 2014.

Yours faithfully,



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For and on behalf of ________
(Company Seal/Stamp)

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