Employee Compensation Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Employee Compensation Act and Enact the Employee Compensation Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Employee Compensation. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 · passed
First Reading
Thursday, 28 May 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 · referred
Referred to the Committee on Diaspora Affairs.
Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (1)
Public engagement
3 published submissions
1 support · 1 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Isa S.Kwarasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Grace W.Bayelsaneutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.
- Ugochi E.Imooppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.