Tag: Law
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Nationwide Payroll Audit Reveals 6,263 Unaccounted Staff in Ghana’s Public Sector
Published on TamaleGhana.comURL: https://tamaleghana.com/nationwide-payroll-audit-reveals-6263-unaccounted-staff-in-ghanas-public-sector/ Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for Ghana’s Public Sector On January 13, 2026, the Office of the Auditor-General of Ghana released a groundbreaking report that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s public sector.The report, titled “Nationwide Payroll Audit of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies”, revealed that a staggering 6,263 personnel on the government…
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Enforcing Annual Leave in Ghana Health Service: A Step Towards Staff Welfare
Introduction In a groundbreaking directive issued on January 12, 2026, the Ghana Health Service Headquarters has emphasized the mandatory enforcement of annual leave for its staff. This initiative, rooted in the Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) and the Human Resource Management Policies of the Service, aims to prioritize staff welfare, mental health, and work-life balance.…
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Employee Welfare and Mental Health: A Focus on Ghana’s Labour Act 2003
Introduction Explore employee welfare, mental health, and Ghana’s Labour Act 2003 (Act 651). Learn how organizations can align with Act 651 to promote work-life balance and productivity. Employee welfare and mental health are essential for a productive and satisfied workforce. In Ghana, the Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) provides a legal framework to protect employees’…
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The Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) – Ghana
The Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) is the primary legislation governing employment and industrial relations in Ghana. It consolidates previous labor laws to provide a modern framework for the rights and duties of both employers and workers. 1. Core Employment Terms 2. Contracts and Termination 3. Key Institutions 4. Special Protections Note: While Act 651 remains the current law,…
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Celebrating Ghana’s Constitution Day 2026: A Pillar of Democracy and National Unity
Today, January 7th, 2026, Ghana marks Constitution Day, a profound celebration of the nation’s enduring democratic journey. This day commemorates the establishment of the Fourth Republic on January 7, 1993, founded upon the 1992 Constitution—a document that has secured the longest period of stable governance in Ghana’s history. While the statutory observance is today, an…