🇬🇭 Guide: Working in Ghana
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View all FAQ →Employment contracts in Ghana must be in writing and include essential terms such as job description, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions. The contract should comply with the Labour Act 2003 and be signed by both employer and employee. Both parties should receive a copy of the signed agreement.
Under Ghana's Labour Act, dismissal must be for just cause such as gross misconduct, repeated violations, incompetence, or redundancy. Employers must provide written notice and follow due process, including warnings and investigation. Unfair dismissal can result in compensation claims through the National Labour Commission.
Ghanaian employees are entitled to a minimum of 15 working days of annual leave per year. Workers also benefit from 11 public holidays. Unused leave can typically be carried forward or paid out upon termination, depending on company policy and employment contracts.